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Physical Environment
Analysis Network

PEAN is a group of Australian Government agencies that work together to analyse data. We carry out research projects that analyse government data to generate case studies and insights into complex issues.

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Close up of the dried mud area of the Mutton Hole wetland area in Normanton just prior to the wet season
Agricultural data integration
Darwin floodplains, NT (N Dwyer)
Northern Australia
Irrigated maize, VIC (DoEE)
Water and society
Thomson Rover flood, QLD (DoEE)
Natural disasters
Solar panels at the camping grounds in the Mornington Wildlife Sanctuary
Energy data
Dalby gas-fired power station
Gas use

Featured case studies

Jobs and growth
A look at recent agricultural development in the Darwin rural area and what we can learn to make informed decisions for the future
Mango farm, NT (CSIRO)
Indigenous workforce
An examination of employment rates and salaries of Indigenous people in the Darwin area and how they relate to education and area of living
Three Indigenous rangers walking across rocks near the ocean
Agriculture and species of concern
How agriculture can develop in the Darwin area without interfering with the conservation of threatened species
Asian vegetables in a Darwin greenhouse
Sub-sector trends
Improved NGER data can now be used to reveal trends in energy use and emissions at a fine level of detail
Wattle Point Wind Farm

Featured insights

Road train, Darwin, NT (DoEE)
Agriculture businesses in the Darwin area that spent capital in their first year survived longer
Businesses that made capital purchases in their first year of operations lasted on average two more years than those that did not.
Aquaculture ponds, NT (CSIRO)
There was substantial agricultural development in the Darwin area without sustained government investment
Business turnover increased by more than $100 million and over 200 new jobs were created over a 13-year period at the beginning of the century.
Bok choi in a greenhouse
Government can support investment in northern agriculture in three ways
Provide flexible and agile support for diverse development pathways. Help investors avoid options at high risk of being non-viable. Target RD&E to address risks.
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Part of the Data Integration Partnership for Australia

PEAN is helping the Australian Government to use data to improve policies and services, under the Data Integration Partnership for Australia (DIPA).

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