1367.0 - State and Territory Statistical Indicators, 2011
ARCHIVED ISSUE Released at 11:30 AM (CANBERRA TIME) 29/11/2011
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Estimated Resident Population: Local Government Survey consultation, Victoria 2011 Census Update Indigenous Statistics in Victoria: Population estimates ABS Stats Show: Spatially Enabling Data Rethinking Statistics pilot workshop ABS presentation to Victorian Parliamentary Inquiry
The Integrated Design Strategy for Inner Adelaide Statistical Capability Building at the SA Local Government Grants Commission (LGGC)
Nation’s First Cost of Living Strategy Released Kids Come First ABS outposting to the Tasmanian Department of Premier and Cabinet
Information Session: Estimated Resident Population under ASGS In December 2010, the ABS released the Australian Statistical Geography Standard (ASGS) which is gradually replacing the Australian Standard Geographic Classification (ASGC). The ASGS defines more stable, consistent and meaningful units than the ASGC and will become the essential reference for understanding and interpreting the geographical dimension of ABS statistics. The ASGS will have a substantial impact upon sub-state population estimates, as estimates will be prepared and released based on an entirely new geographic classification. The first set of population estimates under the ASGS will be released in July 2012, along with ASGC-based estimates. However, from 2013, estimates will only be prepared based on the new ASGS. Because it is such a significant change, the ABS will be presenting an information session in February 2012 (date to be confirmed) to assist in clarifying plans for the preparation and release of these estimates, and you are invited to attend. The session will focus on how the population estimates are currently prepared and released and how this will change when released under the new geography in future. There will also be time for questions and discussion. The session will be held in February 2012, date to be confirmed. To register your interest, please send an email with 'ERP under ASGS' to victoria.statistics@abs.gov.au. If you have any questions, or wish to nominate 'questions on notice', don't hesitate to include these when you register your interest. For further information, please contact Gina Slade on 03 9615 7027 or gina.slade@abs.gov.au. For further information on the new geography, see the ABS Information Paper: Population Estimates under Australia's New Statistical Geography (cat. no. 3219.0.55.001) released on 26 August 2011. This paper explains what sub-state population estimates will be produced in future, and how and when they will be released. Estimated Resident Population: Local Government Survey consultation, Victoria The Victorian Office of the ABS is currently undertaking its annual consultation with Councils across Victoria to understand changes to the size and composition of populations within LGAs, from July 2010 to June 2011. The ABS has sent a questionnaire to each of the Councils requesting information about population change within their LGA and the events or developments impacting on the population. Most Councils have now responded to the questionnaire. The ABS has also begun meeting with selected Councils to assist us to build a more accurate picture of the population change that has taken place in these areas. The information gathered from Councils is used in conjunction with other information to assist with validating the modelled estimates for the Estimated Resident Population (ERP). The 2011 ERP for sub-state areas as at 30 June 2011 will be released in Regional Population Growth, Australia (cat. no. 3218.0) on March 30, 2012. These estimates will be superseded by preliminary rebased estimates, based on information from the 2011 Census, in July 2012. Final rebased estimates will be available in August 2013. 2011 Census Update Field enumeration in Victoria has now concluded, with the last Post Collection Follow up activity completed in early September 2011. Field staff debriefings have been conducted with valuable information and feedback gained, which will inform evaluation reporting. While Census field operations wrap up, the Data Processing Centre (DPC) has moved into full swing and is at capacity with 750 staff. The DPC will receive about 9 million eCensus and paper forms in total. The function of the DPC is to reconcile, scan and load the Census forms into a database for processing. After processing the data and quality assuring its content, the DPC will produce a detailed file of dwelling and personal characteristics from which the final output file will be produced. As at 28 October 2011, approximately 6.2 million forms have been received at the DPC. This represents approximately 68% of all forms expected across Australia. Of the forms received, 2.8 million were submitted via eCensus; 800,000 as mail back; and 2.7 million forms have been returned via Census collectors. Indigenous Statistics in Victoria: Population estimates The ABS is an active participant in the Victorian Overarching Bilateral Indigenous Plan (OBIP), an agreement between the Commonwealth and the Victorian Government to close the gap in key outcomes between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people. The ABS Victorian Regional Director, Lane Masterton, is a member of the OBIP Governance Committee and also chair of one of its sub-committees, the Data Reform Group. This group aims to address the issues of data gaps and data quality in relation to information about Victoria's Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population. The ABS has released an information paper (cat. no. 3101.0.55.001) on Rebasing Population Estimates, Australia 2011 using data from Census 2011 and the subsequent Census Post-Enumeration Survey (PES). The re-based estimates for the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population, as at 30 June 2011, will be released in 2013. ABS Stats Show: Spatially Enabling Data The ABS Stats Show on Spatially Enabling Data was held on Thursday, 13th October 2011, at the Treasury Theatre, and was attended by over 200 Victorian State Government staff. Keynote Speakers were Dr Kate Liley, Queensland Department of Communities, who presented on the use of spatial data in human services planning in Queensland; Duncan Brooks, Victorian Department of Sustainability and Environment who presented on what the Department's spatially enabling data applications; and Dr Jill Charker, ABS who provided an overview of how the ABS can contribute to spatially enabling data through the development of a Statistical Spatial Framework. Further information and copies of the presentations can be found on the National Statistical Services Website. Rethinking Statistics pilot workshop On the 16th of September, policy makers from the Victorian State Government and members from the Victorian office from the ABS came together to participate in a pilot program titled Rethinking Statistics - Putting the policy into statistics and the statistics into policy. This one day course covered the changing role of statistics and the importance of developing the relationship between data users and producers to improve evidence based policy decision making. By rethinking statistics participants aim to place policy consideration into statistical process and vice versa. This workshop is based on an OECD program developed in part by Jon Hall, an ABS employee who recently spent 6 years leading the OECD's Global Project on Measuring the Progress of Societies, building on the groundbreaking 'Measuring Australia's Progress' publication. Jon was joined by Marie Apostolou (Statistical Coordination Director - National Statistical Services Leadership Branch) in presenting the highly engaging and interactive course, which received very positive feedback from participants. Discussions are underway to determine the viability of expanding the roll-out of the course nationally in 2012. For more information, please contact Marie Apostolou (03) 9615 7500 or Paul Romanis (03) 9615 7362. ABS presentation to Victorian Parliamentary Inquiry The Parliament of Victoria: Family and Community Development Committee invited ABS to give evidence at a public hearing relating to the Inquiry into Opportunities for Participation of Victorian Seniors. Lane Masterton, Regional Director, Victoria represented the ABS at a session on 18th October 2011. The ABS presentation highlighted the economic significance of older Victorians in the paid workforce and the voluntary sector. Barriers to labour force participation as well as social inclusion and community participation were also noted. The ABS presentation drew extensively on information from its monthly labour force surveys, Australian Social Trends and recently released General Social Survey and Household Expenditure Surveys. Additional information was provided to the Committee on ABS population projections and census outputs for the Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) community. The presentation was well received and generated useful discussion.
Statistical Leadership in South Australia The growing emphasis in South Australian government on evidenced based policy making, and the measurement of progress against South Australia’s Strategic Plan targets, depends upon the quality of statistical data available to government agencies. The Government Agencies Statistical Committee (GASC) has an important role in assisting South Australian government agencies to use the best possible statistical evidence. GASC is comprised of senior representatives from relevant state government agencies and the ABS and is chaired by a representative from the Department of the Premier and Cabinet. Chris McGowan is the current chair of GASC and SA Government's representative on the national State Statistical Forum (SSF). GASC's functions include sharing and disseminating statistical information within and between agencies, developing agreed positions on statistical issues and selecting strategic government projects for collaborative work as part of the ABS State Consultancy Fund (SCF). As part of the ABS SA Office's work with GASC and SSF, we will be running a series of seminars in 2012 related to the SSF priorities. The first, to be held in late February, will be on 'Spatially Enabling Data' and will include speakers from state government, academia and the ABS. To register your interest and receive further details, please email sa.statistics@abs.gov.au. The Integrated Design Strategy for Inner Adelaide Each year, the SA Office of the ABS allocates resources for State Government use on appropriate statistical projects via the State Consultancy Fund (SCF). As part of the most recent SCF process, the ABS is working with the Integrated Design Strategy (IDS) for Inner Adelaide team. The IDS is a partnership between the Australian Government, the South Australian Government and the eight inner Adelaide metropolitan councils. It aims to develop a long-term urban design vision for Adelaide that will integrate urban planning and infrastructure management across the inner metropolitan councils to deliver a more sustainable, productive and liveable inner Adelaide. For further information about the IDS, visit www.5000plus.net.au. The ABS has assisted IDS with determining a practical customised geography for the inner Adelaide area that can be populated with existing data, along with an assessment of the suitability and transferability of indicators published in the national 2010 State of Australian Cities report to the IDS project. The indicators were assessed in terms of their accessibility, time series capability, capacity to provide data for some form of 'Adelaide' geography, plus their apparent quality and transparency. The next steps in the project will include finalising the indicators in line with the IDS guiding principles, exploring the use of a time-series monitoring approach and considering alternatives such as the design of new indicators that directly answer specific urban-design policy questions, as opposed to the use of standard socio-economic measures. Statistical Capability Building at the SA Local Government Grants Commission (LGGC) In 2011, SA STSS has been working with the LGGC to assist with refining their local government finance collection, providing training to staff in essential accounting concepts, optimal processing of council returns and data interpretation, and helping them to plan ahead to meet changing user requirements. The format of the training delivery, which has included tutorials, workshops and group discussions, has been able to cater for participants with varying levels of expertise in financial data. As a result of this work, the LGGC will be able to more effectively manage and deliver its collection. Various stakeholders from SA State Government, the Local Government Association and the ABS Local Government Statistics Unit (Qld Office) have participated in the training modules as presenters, observers or trainees, providing an opportunity to share ideas and expectations and highlighting the importance of the collection as a source of small-area economic data. This collaboration between the ABS and the LGGC is an example of the National Statistical Service at work; people sharing ideas about data quality and information enhancement, building statistical literacy and capability and bringing useful information into the public domain.
WA State Supplementary Survey (SSS): 2011 Community Preparedness for Emergencies The need for information on community preparedness for emergencies has been highlighted through local and world events. The 2011 Community Preparedness for Emergencies survey (enumerated in October) builds on the 2007 survey and aims to better assess the level of emergency preparedness in Western Australia. Survey data will assist the WA State Government to determine the extent to which further effort and resources should be directed toward community resilience building initiatives and provide for future jurisdictional comparison. The publication will present information on the level of preparedness of the WA community for a large scale emergency such as a bushfire, flood, cyclone, earthquake or other hazardous event. Data items include household possession or availability of basic necessities such as food, water and medicine; emergency supplies such as torches; communications technology such as battery operated AM/FM radios, telephones and the internet; persons with first aid training; household emergency planning; smoke alarms; transport for evacuation; important documents (for post-emergency continuity) and; household insurance. Results are due for release in May 2012.
Tasmanian Spatial Information Council Spatial Innovations Showcase
Ms Hodges showcased the ABS Pilot Land Account for the Great Barrier Reef as an example of how the Australian Statistical Geography Standard (ASGS) enables us to bring social, economic and environmental data from different agencies together in powerful new ways, using spatial location information. The showcase was an initiative of the Tasmanian Spatial Information Council (TASSIC www.tassic.org.au ) in collaboration with Tasmania’s Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water and Environment and the Tasmanian Region of the Surveying and Spatial Sciences Institute. Nation’s First Cost of Living Strategy Released Cost of Living has been recognised as a major issue for Tasmania, confirmed by the findings of the recent Tasmania Together 10 Year Review. In the 2010-11 State Budget, the Tasmanian Government funded the development of A Cost of Living Strategy for Tasmania to help all levels of government and the community sector better understand the pressures facing Tasmanian households. The Strategy, released on 25 October 2011, is the first of its kind in Australia and provides a comprehensive study into the range of issues that are impacting on the most vulnerable in our community. Key elements of the Strategy include:
Kids Come First Tasmania's Kids Come First project provides an outcomes-based framework detailing health, wellbeing, learning and other important aspects for children and young people in Tasmania. This project, which is now attracting wider attention, was featured in the September edition of NSS News. ABS outposting to the Tasmanian Department of Premier and Cabinet The ABS is currently working with the Tasmanian Department of Premier and Cabinet to investigate how the ABS can collaborate most effectively with the Tasmanian Government to support their data needs for policy setting, evaluation and improved service delivery. This work is being facilitated by an outposted ABS officer, Cassy Short. The outposting will help identify the issues, review what is happening in individual agencies, and look for synergies across government to improve efficiency and effectiveness of information management, particularly for programs associated with Commonwealth funding based on proven performance or agreed outcomes. This project will also identify important state and national datasets which agencies rely on, which will feed into the SSF project on Essential Statistics for Australia. For more information contact cassy.short@abs.gov.au. Document Selection These documents will be presented in a new window.
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