Our research focus
The Committee for Perth aims to lead debate, advise and be a catalyst for positive change in all areas affecting the growth and development of Perth.
FACTBase is our collaborative long-term research project with The University of Western Australia. It benchmarks the liveability of Perth and its global connectedness, by examining its economic, social, demographic and political character.



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Latest Research
FACTBase Bulletin October 2019FACT Base Bulletin 68 - Snapshot
This Bulletin focuses on understanding innovation in Perth through a frequently used proxy to measure innovations - patent applications, which were extracted from the OECD Regional Patent (REGPAT) statistics, which provide a suitable indicator of overall innovative activity. FACTBase Bulletin October 2019
FACTBase Bulletin 68 - Perth's Innovation Hotspots and Collaborations
This Bulletin focuses on understanding innovation and collaboration in Perth. It uses a frequently used proxy to measure innovation - patent applications - which were extracted from the OECD Regional Patent (REGPAT) statistics and provide a suitable indicator of overall innovative activity. This Bulletin is the seventh research input into Hashtag Perth. FACTBase Bulletin October 2019
FACTBase Bulletin 67 - Cost of Living in Greater Perth
The latest FACTBase Bulletin by the Committee for Perth aims to establish cost of living in Greater Perth in 2019 as a comparative weakness or strength of the region as compared to other Australian capital cities. This report is the sixth research input into the Committee for Perth's major project, Hashtag Perth.
We Advocate for
All Committee for Perth research is funded by members who invest in the communities in which they operate and are passionate about creating a brighter future for Perth.
Economic Prosperity
The Committee believes that to be a globally recognised city, Perth needs to secure a level of economic prosperity that thrives beyond the strengths or weaknesses of any particular sector.
Transport and Congestion
The Committee for Perth supports the development of a long-term integrated public transport network that includes all modes of transport, to ensure efficient movement throughout the region as well as to facilitate transit-oriented development.
Diversity
The Committee believes that our diverse community should be acknowledged and celebrated. Through our research on both gender and cultural diversity we brought a more detailed understanding about Perth’s diverse population base.
Perth and Peel @ 3.5 million
The Committee since inception has been advocating for the development of a unified vision for Perth. A vision that government, business and the community can agree upon that captures the aspirations for Perth as a region of 3.5 million people.
Reconciliation
The Committee believes that Perth should be the city in Australia that acknowledges, respects and celebrates its Indigenous Australian cultures.
Vibrancy and Culture
The Committee believes that a vibrant arts and cultural scene is vital to Perth’s liveability. In 2008, we launched the Cultural Compact for WA:The 10 Year Challenge Phase 1 which challenges government, the arts sector and community to work together.
Local Government Reform
The Committee believes that the current fragmented system of local government in the Perth metropolitan region is hindering the potential to achieve our vision for the future of Perth.
News and Publications
01 Advocacy in Action - 2019 National Reconciliation Action Plan Conference
News Dec
01 Advocacy in Action - Submission on the Design WA: Stage 2 Precinct Design and State Planning Policy 7.2
News Dec
01 Feature Article - FACTBase Bulletin 68 - Perth's Innovation Hotspots and Collaborations
News Dec
01 Feature Article - 2019 Annual Report
News Dec
01 From the CEO, December 2019
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Committee for Perth members provide financial and intellectual input that helps to inform our agenda and contribute to our advocacy positions.
Regardless of how long they have supported the Committee, the investment of our Gold Members forms the base of the organisation on which all other parts are overlaid.