PREFACE
In July 2013, the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) and the Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences (ABARES) embarked on the National Agricultural Statistics Review (NASR), to consider all aspects of the agricultural information system and its ability to inform decision-making.
The NASR will also seek to identify opportunities to improve the system and develop a framework for ongoing assessment, coordination and governance of information needs into the future.
This paper provides information about the NASR and initiates the consultation and submission process for the review.
Trevor Sutton
Acting Australian Statistician