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Through the annual household-based survey programme, state and territory government agencies have the opportunity to gain detailed information about specific aspects of economic or social life in their region which can assist in the formulation of policy strategies. These surveys are conducted as a supplement to the ABS Monthly Labour Force Survey in October each year and are usually user funded for a topic of their choice.
Supplementary survey topics must be suitable for telephone interviewing and utilise the 'Any Responsible Adult' (ARA) method of interviewing. The ARA method involves obtaining information about all in-scope persons in a selected household. This is usually from the first responsible adult with whom the interviewer makes contact (rather than speaking to each individual). This method is used for collecting information on topics where one member of the household is likely to be able to answer the question on behalf of other members of the same household.
For futher information contact the ACT Regional Office on (02) 6252 8900 or act.office@abs.gov.au
This page first published 19 July 2007, last updated 24 July 2008
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