OVERVIEW OF THE ESA FOR AUSTRALIA INITIATIVE
WHAT IS ESA?
The Essential Statistical Assets (ESA) for Australia initiative identifies statistics which are critical to decision making in Australia. In doing so, it also identifies data gaps so they can be addressed, helps ensure that essential statistics are of sufficient quality, and enhances the effectiveness of the national statistical system by helping to identify areas of underutilisation and potential duplication.
Essential Statistical Assets are a core subset of official statistical assets that, due to their application and importance, should be given priority in order to provide a high quality and trusted statistical service. They are critical for understanding the state of the nation and for high-level decision making.
Further information about the background of the ESA for Australia initiative is available in the publication Essential Statistical Assets (ESA) for Australia, 2013 (Cat. No. 1395.0).