ABSTRACT
This chapter focuses on the GRIT methodology and application. It defines the accounting constraints which faced the research team and the accounting procedures and conventions adopted for the implementation of GRIT. The literature relating to the building of non-survey regional input–output tables provides scant discussion on the accounting conventions used in the 'parent' national tables employed in producing regional tables. The Australian tables are normally available in a number of forms, in terms of the degree of aggregation and the treatment of imports. Establishment statistics were used as the source of data in the mining, manufacturing and gas and electricity industries. The sector content for agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting relate to commodities. The Australian national tables are presented in both purchasers' prices and basic values. The research team considered the conversion of national tables given at purchasers' prices to regional tables in the same prices.
