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1218.0 - Standard Economic Sector Classifications of Australia (SESCA), 2002  
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Contents >> Chapter 1: Introduction >> Purpose of this publication

Purpose of this publication


1.7. The principal purpose of this publication is to provide users of ABS statistics which have economic sector classifications applied to them, with an understanding of:

  • the nature of the standards and their application in ABS statistics
  • the international standards on which the classifications are based
  • the links between the various classifications.

1.8. The publication is also intended as a guide to ABS staff who are responsible for applying the classifications in the diverse range of ABS statistics.
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