Australian Social Trends (cat. no. 4102.0)
Australian Social Trends (cat. no. 4102.0) was released on June 3 2003. It presents information on contemporary social issues and areas of public policy concern, describing aspects of Australian Society and how these are changing over time. The publication has seven chapters each supported by a set of summary tables.
These include key social indicators which provide an overview of societal change over the past decade and how this change differs across Australian states and territories. Additionally, with the release of 2001 Census data, most chapters include at least one article that presents regionally based analysis.
A set of international tables also compares Australia with eighteen other nations. Australian Social Trends is designed to assist and encourage informed decision making to a wide audience including those engaged in research and social policy.
Copies of Australian Social Trends 2003 (cat. no. 4102.0) can be obtained either in hard copy or electronic format for $49.00. Contact Marelle Rawson by email: marelle.rawson@abs.gov.au or phone (02) 6252 7187.