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NATIONAL STATISTICAL SERVICE
The National Statistical Service (NSS) is an initiative which supports a whole of government approach to the management of statistical information. Its aim is to increase the range of good quality statistical information available for decision making, and forge statistical partnerships to share knowledge and expertise. For further information visit the NSS website at www.nss.gov.au. This site also incorporates information from the Statistical Clearing House (SCH). The SCH is the central clearance point for all Australian Commonwealth Government surveys involving 50 or more businesses.
STATE AND TERRITORY STATISTICAL SERVICE
The State and Territory Statistical Service (STSS) leads the expansion of the National Statistical Service in the regions and provides a flexible and responsive service to meet priority statistical needs of state and territory clients.
Services available to ACT Government include statistical consultancies (eg professional advice on survey design, data analysis and forms design) and training courses tailored to the specific needs of client agencies organisation.
RURAL AND REGIONAL STATISTICS PROGRAM
The Rural and Regional Statistics program aims to improve the availability of regional data. Activities include improving access to, and dissemination of ABS data and data from other sources, and developing new indicators where feasible. A particular focus of this work is on utilising administrative data maintained by Australian Government and state/territory government agencies. These activities are undertaken by the Rural and Regional Statistics National Centre and by Regional Statistics Units in each ABS state and territory office.
For further information see the Regional Statistics theme page. For links to ACT statistics see the Australian Capital Territory theme page.
For information about the ACT regional statistics program please email act.office@abs.gov.au. |
This page first published 19 July 2007, last updated 5 August 2010
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