Australian Bureau of Statistics

The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) is the Australian government agency that collects and publishes statistical information about Australia.

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This agency also undertakes the Australian Census of Population and Housing. These are conducted every 5 years, in line with international statistical practice. The last Australian population census was in 2001, and the next one is scheduled for 2006.

Related Topics:
Census - 2001 - 2006

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As well as providing financial and economic statistics, the ABS has a strong interest in broader social indicators. The current Australian Statistician, Dennis Trewin, was listed as one of Australia's Smart 100 in a 2003 poll run by the Australian magazine The Bulletin for his new suite of statistical indicators - in a publication titled "Measuring Australia's Progress" - which sets out and tracks key aspects of social progress in Australia.

Related Topics:
Dennis Trewin - Australia's Smart 100 - The Bulletin

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