INTRODUCTION
Statistics in this chapter relate to the gas supply industry as defined by the Australian and New Zealand Standard Industrial Classification (ANZSIC), 1993 edition. The data presented include all activities of the businesses, some of which may be activities other than gas supply. (See Explanatory Notes paragraphs 5-20 for further details.) The commentary refers mainly to the tables in this chapter, and to the key data presented in table 1.1, preceded by some industry background material. The Glossary provides definitions for the more specific terms used.