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Help: Overview of the ABS website |
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On this page: INFORMATION ON THE HOME PAGE Figure 1: The main navigation elements (example home page only). 1. Links to Corporate Information The links in the top right hand corner of the ABS banner contain information about the ABS including; Survey Participant Information, About Us, Careers, Help, Contact Us and Rate the ABS Website. 2. Header Navigation Menu You will find links to Home, First Visit?, Statistics, Services, Census, Themes, Methods & Standards, News & Media, Education, and Links to other statistical resources. 3. Search Use the Google Search box to find the information you need from the wide range of material available on the ABS website. The ABS has customised access to Google's search engine. The ABS has chosen Google to search its website because: it is a leader in the website search industry; relevant search results are returned; and the licensing agreement allows use of the search engine without displaying sponsored links/advertising materials. 4. Left Hand Side Navigation Menu Shortcuts to key groups of products and services in the ABS range, including all Statistics, National and Regional Statistics, Key Products, Themes and International Statistics. 5. Right Hand Side Links Links to featured products and web pages. These links change depending on current issues at the ABS. 6. Latest National Statistical Headlines, Product Releases and Media Release Information The centre of the page features the Latest National Statistical Headlines for key ABS products, including statistics on employment, National Accounts, the Consumer Price Index and Australia's current population. 7. Latest Product Releases The middle of the Home Page lists the most recently released statistical products. All new and updated ABS products are released each day after 11.30 am (AEST). Notification Services The area below the Latest Product Releases contains links to services designed to help you stay current with new and upcoming statistical releases; Release Calendars: Lists past and future ABS product releases Email Notification service: Receive an email when a particular product is released RSS Feed: Get the latest statistical headlines in real time Media Releases Any media release published on that day appears under the Notification Services links. WebSite Updates The base of the Home page includes shortcuts to Media Releases, Main Economic Indicators and a list of updates made to the ABS web site made for the past month. Footer Navigation Menu The footer section appears on every page on the ABS website. It includes the set of links in the Header Navigation menu as well as links to Privacy, Disclaimer, Copyright, and Feedback. The Bookmark icon allows you to add the current page to your browser Favourites or a number of social bookmarking sites. INFORMATION PAGES These pages provide you with links to related information on particular topic. The links in the left-hand navigation take you to other important associated information. STATISTICS PAGES These pages contain statistical products from the ABS. Information on using the Statistics Pages can be found in the help pages Navigate to Statistics and Use the Statistics Product Pages. |
