Australian Bureau of Statistics

The ABS is Australia’s national statistical agency, providing trusted official statistics on a wide range of economic, social, population and environmental matters of importance to Australia.

providing the statistical information that Australia needs

responding to the changing information priorities of our stakeholders

enhancing the ways that we interact with our stakeholders

developing and maintaining community trust, which is fundamental to our ability to collect high quality information

enabling effective and safe use of our statistics

coordinating and advising official bodies on statistics, including developing, and ensuring compliance with, statistical standards

fulfilling our role as an Accredited Integrating Authority

building our capacity to take advantage of opportunities, such as advances in technology, big data, and use of administrative information for statistical purposes

ensuring cost-effect operations, including better utilising existing information, collecting information more efficiently, streamlining processes, and reducing the impact on those who provide statistical information.