1211.0 - Data Communication - Emerging International Trends and Practices of the Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2006  
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ABS DIRECTIONS FOR THE ELECTRONIC DISSEMINATION OF STATISTICS


AIMS OF ELECTRONIC DISSEMINATION

10 Given its wide spread use and convenience of 24 hour/7 day access, ABS has been positioning itself to use the internet as the principal channel for dissemination. The ABS objectives for electronic dissemination are to:

  • increase the users and uses of statistics for informed decision making;
  • increase user understanding of the content, caveats, contexts and limitation of statistics, i.e. the fitness for purpose of the statistics; and
  • improve cost effectiveness by maximising the opportunities available from the internet.

11 A major challenge for the ABS is to complete the transition from a paper-based statistical publishing regime to a web-based publishing regime. This includes ensuring:
  • a greater uptake of electronic dissemination by subject matter areas in a way that improves communication;
  • continuous improvements in the useability, navigability and accessibility of the ABS web site, and the visibility of statistics; and
  • providing more self-help facilities for users.





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