4626.0.55.001 - Environmental views and behaviour, 2011-12 Quality Declaration 
ARCHIVED ISSUE Released at 11:30 AM (CANBERRA TIME) 11/12/2012   
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CONTENTS

In this issue
Includes: About this publication, Data comparability, Rounding, Inquiries
Environmental issues
Includes: Concern about environmental issues, Perceptions of the environment in Australia
Australians less concerned and more optimistic about the environment
Personal electricity use
Includes: Electricity use at home, Reasons for change in behaviour
Almost nine in ten Australians took steps to limit their electricity use
Personal water use
Includes: Water use in the home and garden, Reasons for change in behaviour
Just over quarter of Australians decreased their water use
Waste collection and disposal
Includes: Waste collection services in area, How individuals personally deal with household waste
Most Australians were satisfied with their waste collection service
Environmental involvement
Includes: Most common forms of voluntary environmental involvement, Amount of money donated to protect the environment
Around 29% of Australians were involved in some form of environmental activity