1359.5 - StatSearch: A Reference Guide to Western Australian Statistics, 1998  
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      NAME OF COLLECTION

        The Business Register
      Description
        The Business Register is a list of all employing businesses operating in Australia and which provides goods and services. The term 'business' is taken to mean a legal entity such as :
      • sole proprietor
      • partnership
      • registered company
      • trust
      • religious organisation
      • government department
      • other legally recognised organisation
      Data detail
        Data items available are:
      • type of industry
      • geographic location
      • type of legal organisation
      • employment
      • estimated value of agricultural operation
      Geographic coverage
        State, SD, SSD, SLA, postcode
      Frequency
        A snapshot of the Business Register is taken annually.
      Historical data
        The Business Register is not recommended as a source of time-series data. Inaccurate and misleading conclusions may be drawn due to changes in classifications, definitions and Business Register updating practices over time.
      Products and services available
      - Publications
        None
      - Other
        A specialised data service is available. Data can be transferred to various spreadsheet packages such as Lotus 1-2-3 and Excel. Hardcopy reports are also available. For more information, please contact our Information Services team.



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