WHAT'S NEW
The Goods and Services National Statistics Centre is currently undertaking a complete industry statistics review to be completed in the 2008-09 financial year. The review is being conducted from the perspective of users/clients as well as from a statistical need perspective. This review will allow better understanding of user requirements including the priorities and the uses of the data.
Recent publication releases include:
Not-for-profit Organisations, Australia 2006-07 (cat.no. 8106.0) was released on 8 August 2008. This publication presents results for the 2006-07 reference year from a survey of not-for-profit organisations. This is the first time the ABS has conducted a survey of not-for-profit organisations.
Information and Communication Technology, Australia 2006-07 (cat.no. 8126.0) was released on 7 October 2008. This release presents results from the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) industries survey conducted by the ABS in respect of 2006-07. Data used in the compilation of these statistics were provided by Australian businesses considered to comprise the ICT industry.
Internet Activity, Australia June 2008 (cat.no. 8153.0) was released on 22 September 2008. The Internet Activity Survey collects details on aspects of internet access services provided by Internet Service Providers in Australia.
Australian Industry 2006-07 (cat. no. 8155.0) was released on 8 October 2008. This publication presents estimates of the economic and financial performance of Australian industry for 2006–07.
Selected Characteristics of Australian Businesses 2006-07 (cat. no. 8167.0) was released on 19 September 2008. This is the third release from the 2006-07 Business Characteristics Survey and presents summary data for a selection of topics including: business structure; business performance; business use of information technology; business innovation; business finance; business markets and competition; and barriers to business activities or performance.
For a comprehensive listing see Service Industry Releases.
NEWSLETTERS
This newsletter provides a brief summary on what is happening with service industries statistics at the ABS.
WORK IN PROGRESS
The ABS is planning to conduct a survey of community services industries in respect of the 2008-09 financial year, covering child care, accommodation for the aged, and other residential and non-residential care in both the government and non-government sectors. Detailed specifications for this survey have been prepared. Form and question testing is nearing completion. We would like to thank all clients who have contributed to the process.
Submissions received for the review of the annual industries survey program are now being examined. Background information for the review is available in the newsletter under the section Review of ABS Industries Statistics Program - Discussion Paper.
Please monitor future Newsletters for progress on these tasks.
If you have any queries regarding either the development of the community services survey or the annual industry statistics review or require further information on any of the above please contact Melanie Taylor, Director, Goods and Services National Statistics Centre on (02) 6252 7495 or email service.industries.program@abs.gov.au.
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