KEY DATA
Table 1.1 presents a time series for selected items, from 2001-02 to 2005-06. All value data in this table are shown at current prices.
By all four major aggregates presented, the Australian manufacturing industry showed growth in 2005-06 when compared to 2004-05. Sales and service income increased by 6%, industry value added by 4%, wages and salaries by 5% and employment increased by 1%. Commentary about these items is presented in Chapter 2.
For information about survey methodology, see Technical Note 1.
The Glossary provides definitions for terms used.