Australian Bureau of Statistics.

Also known as
ABS.
Australia. Bureau of Statistics.
Australian Bureau of Statistics. Commonwealth of Australia. (1974-)
Function
Social or Economic Research
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Biographies

The Australian Bureau of Statistics was formed in March 1974. The Bureau is located in Belconnen, in the Australia Capital Territory. From the Website of the Australian Bureau of Statistics (18/12/00): 'We assist and encourage informed decision-making, research and discussion within governments and the community, by providing a high quality, objective and responsive national statistical service.'

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On 15th March, 1974 the Commonwealth Bureau of Census and Statistics was changed to Australian Bureau of Statistics. Publications are entered under the name used at the time of publication.

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  • (earlier) Commonwealth Bureau of Census and Statistics (Australia)

Resources for Australian Bureau of Statistics.

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Encyclopedia of Australian Science

  1. Primary description of agency CA 1776; Australian Bureau of Statistics, Central Office. Registration of entity: 30 September 1987RecordSearch : Primary description of agency CA 1776; Australian Bureau of Statistics, Central Office. Registration of entity: 30 September 1987
    [2000]
    Published: National Archives of Australia
    Series: http://naa12.naa.gov.au/scripts/SearchOld.asp?Number=CA+1776
  2. Technology in Australia 1788-1988
    Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering
    [2000]
    Published: Australian Science and Technology Heritage Centre
    Series: http://www.austehc.unimelb.edu.au/tia/

Resources by Australian Bureau of Statistics. (8,250)

  1. Australian social trends / Australian Bureau of Statistics
    Australian Bureau of Statistics
    [ Periodical, Archived website : 1900-2013 ]
    Languages: English, Undetermined
    View online
    At 150 libraries
    This resource is very relevant to your query (score: 271.067)

    This resource is very relevant to your query (score: 271.067)

  2. Year book Australia / Australian Bureau of Statistics
    Australian Bureau of Statistics
    [ Periodical, Archived website : 1901-2013 ]
    View online
    At 206 libraries
    This resource is very relevant to your query (score: 270.728)

    This resource is very relevant to your query (score: 270.728)

  3. Australian economic indicators
    Australian Bureau of Statistics
    [ Periodical, Archived website : 1991-2013 ]
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    At 80 libraries
    This resource is very relevant to your query (score: 251.851)

    This resource is very relevant to your query (score: 251.851)

  4. Recorded crime, Australia / Australian Bureau of Statistics
    Australian Bureau of Statistics
    [ Periodical, Archived website : 1990-2013 ]
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    At 65 libraries
    This resource is very relevant to your query (score: 246.372)

    This resource is very relevant to your query (score: 246.372)

  5. Catalogue of publications and products / Australian Bureau of Statistics
    Australian Bureau of Statistics
    [ Periodical : 1974-2013 ]
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    At 99 libraries
    This resource is very relevant to your query (score: 239.872)

    This resource is very relevant to your query (score: 239.872)

  6. Population by age and sex (Online)
    Australian Bureau of Statistics
    [ Periodical : 1996-2013 ]
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    At 65 libraries
    This resource is very relevant to your query (score: 223.527)

    This resource is very relevant to your query (score: 223.527)

  7. Publications and products released in ..
    Australian Bureau of Statistics
    [ Periodical : 1997-2013 ]
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    At 48 libraries
    This resource is very relevant to your query (score: 180.367)

    This resource is very relevant to your query (score: 180.367)

  8. Australian national accounts. Australian Bureau of Statistics
    Australian Bureau of Statistics
    [ Periodical, Archived website : 1900-2013 ]
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    At 58 libraries
    This resource is very relevant to your query (score: 175.912)

    This resource is very relevant to your query (score: 175.912)

  9. Census update / Australian Bureau of Statistics
    Australian Bureau of Statistics
    [ Periodical : 1900-2013 ]
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    At 34 libraries
    This resource is very relevant to your query (score: 169.923)

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  10. Australian demographic statistics / Australian Bureau of Statistics
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    [ Periodical, Archived website : 1900-2013 ]
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    At 73 libraries
    This resource is very relevant to your query (score: 167.576)

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  1. Australian social trends / Australian Bureau of Statistics
    Australian Bureau of Statistics
    [ Periodical, Archived website : 1900-2013 ]
    Languages: English, Undetermined
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    At 150 libraries
    This resource is very relevant to your query (score: 258.958)

    This resource is very relevant to your query (score: 258.958)

  2. Australian economic indicators
    Australian Bureau of Statistics
    [ Periodical, Archived website : 1991-2013 ]
    View online
    At 80 libraries
    This resource is very relevant to your query (score: 241.612)

    This resource is very relevant to your query (score: 241.612)

  3. Recorded crime, Australia / Australian Bureau of Statistics
    Australian Bureau of Statistics
    [ Periodical, Archived website : 1990-2013 ]
    View online
    At 65 libraries
    This resource is very relevant to your query (score: 237.52)

    This resource is very relevant to your query (score: 237.52)

  4. Catalogue of publications and products / Australian Bureau of Statistics
    Australian Bureau of Statistics
    [ Periodical : 1974-2013 ]
    View online
    At 99 libraries
    This resource is very relevant to your query (score: 229.278)

    This resource is very relevant to your query (score: 229.278)

  5. Publications and products released in ..
    Australian Bureau of Statistics
    [ Periodical : 1997-2013 ]
    View online
    At 48 libraries
    This resource is very relevant to your query (score: 173.847)

    This resource is very relevant to your query (score: 173.847)

  6. Census update / Australian Bureau of Statistics
    Australian Bureau of Statistics
    [ Periodical : 1900-2013 ]
    View online
    At 34 libraries
    This resource is very relevant to your query (score: 163.888)

    This resource is very relevant to your query (score: 163.888)

  7. Release advice (Online)
    Australian Bureau of Statistics
    [ Periodical : 1995-2002 ]
    View online
    At 34 libraries
    This resource is very relevant to your query (score: 161.89)

    This resource is very relevant to your query (score: 161.89)

  8. Corrective services, Australia / Australian Bureau of Statistics
    Australian Bureau of Statistics
    [ Periodical, Archived website : 1998-2013 ]
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    At 40 libraries
    This resource is very relevant to your query (score: 157.282)

    This resource is very relevant to your query (score: 157.282)

  9. Building activity, Australia / Australian Bureau of Statistics
    Australian Bureau of Statistics
    [ Periodical : 1980-2013 ]
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    At 42 libraries
    This resource is very relevant to your query (score: 157.097)

    This resource is very relevant to your query (score: 157.097)

  10. Average retail prices of selected items, eight capital cities / Australian Bureau of Statistics
    Australian Bureau of Statistics
    [ Periodical : 1982-2004 ]
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    At 52 libraries
    This resource is very relevant to your query (score: 156.337)

    This resource is very relevant to your query (score: 156.337)

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  1. AUSTRALIAN COST Of LIVING SLIGHT DROP SHOWN BUREAU OF STATISTICS' REPORT
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  1. Adelaide, a social atlas / Australian Bureau of Statistics, South Australian Office
    Australian Bureau of Statistics. South Australian Office
    [ Map, Book : 1988 ]
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    Adelaide, a social atlas / Australian Bureau of Statistics, South Australian Office
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  2. Victorian statistical divisions (ROV) effective 1 January 1991 / Australian Bureau of Statistics, [Victorian Office]
    Australian Bureau of Statistics. Victorian Office
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  3. Melbourne statistical division : effective 1 January 1991 / Australian Bureau of Statistics, [Victorian Office]
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    [ Map : 1993 ]
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  1. The general surveys system
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  2. Tasmanian year book
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  3. [Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (N.S.W.) : ephemera material collected by the National Library of Australia]
    [ Published : 1900 ]
    At National Library
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  1. The social characteristics of immigrants in Australia / Australian Bureau of Statistics, Queensland
    Casey, Ron
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    The social characteristics of immigrants in Australia / Australian Bureau of Statistics, Queensland
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  2. The Economic status of migrants in Australia / Australian Bureau of Statistics Brisbane Qld
    Australian Bureau of Statistics. Queensland Office
    [ Book : 1990 ]
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    The Economic status of migrants in Australia / Australian Bureau of Statistics Brisbane Qld
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  3. Seminars on using ABS statistics. Australian Bureau of Statistics, [Queensland Office]
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  4. Cultural funding in Australia, 1992-93 : consultancy report prepared for Australia Council / by Australian Bureau of Statistics
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  1. People count / presented by <the> Australian Bureau of Statistics
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  2. Survey of the provision of welfare services by volunteers : Victoria, year ended November 1982 / Australian Bureau of Statistics, [Victorian Office]
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  4. Melbourne statistical division / Australian Bureau of Statistics.- Scale 1:250 000
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