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GENERAL STATISTICAL INQUIRIES

We can help you to make a more informed decision...

Our consultants are available to discuss your information needs, and assist you to obtain the data which will best meet your requirements.

A range of published data is available free of charge on our website and more detailed data can be tailored to your requirements as part of our priced information consultancy service. Contact our consultants who will discuss your needs in detail and provide you with an obligation free quote.

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To find out more about how we can customise data tailored to meet your needs check out our Information Consultancy Services brochure online.

UPCOMING TRAINING AND EVENTS



NatStats 2010 Conference starts next week!! Register Now!!

NatStats 2010 will be held from 15 - 17 September 2010 at the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre, Darling Harbour.

In line with the overall themes for the conference, "Measuring what counts: economic development, wellbeing and progress in 21^st century Australia", conference speakers will explore drivers of economic and related social change that are shaping Australia's progress, identify the challenges facing Australia in the coming decades, and will highlight the importance of policies and strategies in understanding and responding to these challenges. The role that a statistical framework will play in enabling a greater understanding of these challenges, in forming research and public debate, and in helping to develop practical responses, will also be discussed.

NatStats 2010 Keynote Speakers include Dr Ken Henry AC, Secretary, Commonwealth Treasury, the Hon Dr Geoff Gallop AC, Director, Graduate School of Government, University of Sydney, Ms Martine Durand, Chief Statistician and Director, OECD Statistics Directorate, and Mr Phil Lowe, Assistant Governor (Economic), Reserve Bank of Australia.

Other NatStats 2010 speakers include: Ms Jane Halton PSM, Secretary, Department of Health and Ageing, Mr Paul McClintock AO, Chairman, COAG Reform Council, Mr Geoff Allen, Chairman, Australian Statistics Advisory Council, Auditor-General, Mr Peter Achterstraat, Auditor-General (NSW) and Ms Mary Doherty, General Manager, Sanctuary Energy.

For a full list of confirmed speakers and program please visit the NatStats Conference website or email natstats@nss.gov.au

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15th BIENNIAL AUSTRALIAN POPULATION ASSOCIATION CONFERENCE

The 15th biennial Australian Population Association Conference will be held at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Surfers Paradise, from Tuesday, 30 November to Friday, 3 December 2010.

The theme of the conference is 'The impacts of generational change'.

Keynote speakers include:

• Prof Paul Boyle - St Andrews Scotland
• Prof Peter McDonald - ANU Canberra
• Prof Gavin Jones - ARI Singapore and
• Dr Tom Wilson - UQ Queensland.

"Population growth and demographic change are certainly hot topics of the moment. The recent release of the 3rd Intergenerational Report stimulated widespread interest, particularly the prospect of Australia’s population reaching 35.9 million by 2050. IGR3 re-focused policy makers’ attention on the ageing of the population and how the costs of this significant change can be borne by Government.

Notwithstanding the potentially substantial budget impacts, projected changes to Australia’s age structure have a range of implications. This is the theme of the Australian Population Association’s 2010 national conference – the impacts of generational change.

Here is your opportunity to contribute to the debate. Should Australia continue to allow a large overseas migrant intake and what are the consequences? Will current high fertility levels continue into the future? Can we overcome potential impacts on living standards by working harder and smarter?

Join Australia’s principal demographic thinkers as we consider these vital questions. Add your voice – and particularly the results of your research – to the debate. Hear the views and form your own opinion – our future depends on it."

Alison Taylor, Conference Chair - APA Qld

For conference program, include keynote speakers, venue and accommodation details please visit the Conference website.
NEED SOME STATISTICAL TRAINING?

The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) provides training on a range of topics to develop skills for high quality statistical collections and statistical analysis.

Our training programs are conducted by ABS staff with expertise in areas such as:

• questionnaire design
• data analysis
• survey management.

The courses teach practical skills by involving participants in individual and group exercises. We also hold regular seminars which may focus on statistical developments, publications, trends or issues.

The following link will take you to a list of some of the courses that the Tasmanian Office of the ABS has run: Tas Training Courses.

If the training requirements of your organisation are not met in the list of courses above, the ABS can customise training according to your needs. Please email tasmania.statistics@abs.gov.au and one of our consultants will phone you to discuss how the ABS can help you.