8168.0.55.001 - Microdata: Business Characteristics, Australia, 2009-10 to 2013-14 Quality Declaration 
ARCHIVED ISSUE Released at 11:30 AM (CANBERRA TIME) 20/07/2016   
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INTRODUCTION


This product provides a range of information about the release of microdata from the Business Longitudinal Database (BLD). Microdata are the most detailed information available from a survey and are generally the responses to individual questions on the questionnaire. The microdata is made available through an Expanded Confidentialised Unit Record File (CURF) released with the approval of the Australian Statistician. The CURF is accessible through the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) Remote Access Data Laboratory (RADL) and the DataLab.

This product includes details about the survey methodology and how to use the microdata. It also includes a data item list, definitions of common terminology used, and information on the conditions of use and the quality of the microdata.


AVAILABLE PRODUCTS

An Expanded CURF is available via the RADL and the DataLab. Expanded CURFs allow approved users to query the data via statistical languages.

Further information about these services and other information to assist users in understanding and accessing microdata in general, are available from the Microdata Entry Page. Before applying for access, users should read and familiarise themselves with the information contained in this product, in Responsible Use of ABS Microdata, User Guide, and in User Manual: ABS Remote Access Data Laboratory.


APPLY FOR ACCESS

For information on how to apply for access to the BLD CURF, refer to the Microdata Entry Page.


FURTHER INFORMATION

Further information about this microdata product can be found in the various pages associated with this product, including:

  • A detailed list of data items for the BLD CURF is available in the Downloads tab.
  • The Quality Declaration and Glossary relating to this product can be found in the Explanatory Notes tab.
  • Other related products can be found in the Related Information tab.


SUPPORT

For assistance in registering for access to use this product, please contact Microdata Access Strategies at microdata.access@abs.gov.au or 02 6252 7714.