1370.0.00.003 - Information Paper: Measures of Australia's Progress Proposed Statistical Indicators, 2013  
ARCHIVED ISSUE Released at 11:30 AM (CANBERRA TIME) 28/06/2013  First Issue
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INDICATOR SELECTION PRINCIPLES

The ABS has taken a flexible approach in selecting indicators for the refreshed MAP framework in order to maximise the information available for MAP 2013. This approach has been guided by a number of principles:

  1. The indicator used should be the best available indicator which is relevant to the theme or element.
  2. Indicators do not need to be ‘all-encompassing’ of the theme or element to be included. Indicators that contain a partial or indirect insight may be acceptable in those instances where it could be reasonably expect that the indicator would be representative of the overarching theme or element.
  3. Indicators in MAP 2013 do not need to have an extensive time series for inclusion – this can grow over time. This is to ensure the ABS does not exclude suitable indicators because of their short time series. Though MAP aims to ensure all progress measures have a suitable time series, we have included measures where we anticipate future data points will become available.
  4. Indicators should be of high or acceptable quality, with specific regard to reliability, currency, and methodology.