5269.0.55.001 - Information Paper: A Future Australian Transport Satellite Account: ABS Views, 2011

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Contents Preface Background Information Introduction to Satellite Accounts and TrSA Benefits to policy makers of a TrSA Linkages with transport and other statistics Definition and measurement of transport activity in TrSA Proposed scope and coverage of the TrSA Method and data requirements Outputs from an Australian TrSA Where to from here? About this Release	PREFACE The purpose of this paper is to outline ABS views on what a future Australian Transport Satellite Account (TrSA) might look like and to seek user feedback on these views. It provides background to ABS research on the topic, explains the concept of a satellite account, and describes the potential policy uses and expected benefits resulting from the availability of such an account. A theoretical framework is presented followed by ABS views on what parts may be practical to implement in the short to medium term given data sources, measurement difficulties and resource constraints. Currently, the ABS does not have the resources to produce a comprehensive TrSA, so additional resources would need to be made available to produce one. Readers requiring further information should contact: Sean Thompson Transport, Tourism and Local Government Section Australian Bureau of Statistics GPO Box 9817 BRISBANE QLD 4001 Telephone: 07 3222 6257 Email: sean.thompson@abs.gov.au Brian Pink Australian Statistician Document Selection These documents will be presented in a new window.