NSW Treasury Centre for Economic Evidence

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Who we are

We promote public economics to make government resource allocation more effective, efficient, and fair.

We lead the development and application of economic frameworks to support evidence-based decision-making.

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What we do

Provide economic advice

Advise government on the economic merit of initiatives, with a focus on cost-benefit analysis, to make sure decisions are evidence-based and resources are put to their best use.

Performance and wellbeing

Create and maintain a Performance and Wellbeing Framework to improve accountability, advance outcomes and incorporate wellbeing considerations in policy advice.

Produce public resources

Our work involves producing public resources on key issues like the First Nations business sector and economic participation, and accounting for carbon emissions in cost-benefit analysis.

Develop and improve policies and tools

Create and improve policies, frameworks, and tools that support evidence-based decision-making, including business cases, evaluation and cost-benefit analysis.

First Nations economic wellbeing

Develop and advise on the First Nations Investment Framework, lead Priority Reform 5 of the National Agreement on Closing the Gap, focusing on First Nations employment, business and economic prosperity, and supporting Priority Reform 4 of the National Agreement on Closing the Gap.

The NSW Government Investment Framework

The Investment Framework sets requirements and suggests best practices for each stage of an initiative’s lifecycle, from planning to ex-post evaluation. It applies to all types of projects, programs, regulations, and policies. It includes main guidance documents, technical guidance, and extra materials for support.

Learn about our Investment Framework.

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Evidence Bank insights

The Evidence Bank is a NSW Treasury led whole-of-government initiative that encourages evidence-based decision-making and supports the collection and sharing of evidence-based information. This helps to improve quality, consistency, and collaboration in the public sector. Every year, a report is prepared to share the evidence bank's insights. You can read our recent reports:

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Tools and resources

We have a range of tools and resources to help you with your cost-benefit analysis, evaluation and business cases.

Discover our tools and resources.

How we can help

For general enquiries, email cee@treasury.nsw.gov.au

For advice or review of a business case, cost–benefit analysis or evaluation, contact your agency’s economic team, program office or your Treasury analyst.

For projects involving First Nations people, email fnew@treasury.nsw.gov.au

For Performance and Wellbeing Framework enquiries, email performancebudgetingframeworks@treasury.nsw.gov.au

Contact NSW Treasury

For general or media enquiries, complete our online form or visit our Contact us page.

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Post: GPO Box 5469, Sydney, NSW 2001