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Five-yearly revision of Labour Force Survey estimates

Every 5 years, the ABS revises Labour Force Survey estimates to reflect more up-to-date estimates of the population based on the most recent Census of Population and Housing. From February 2009, the Labour Force Survey estimates will be compiled using population benchmarks based on the 2006 Census.

Labour Force Survey estimates will be revised using 2006 benchmarks, from June 2001 onwards for person level estimates and from August 2004 onwards for family estimates. At the same time, Labour Force Survey Statistical Region boundaries will be revised so they align with the 2006 Australian Standard Geographical Classification (cat. no. 1216.0). Regional estimates from November 2007 will be on the 2006 Australian Standard Geographical Classification basis.

Also, from the release of February 2009 Labour Force Survey estimates, industry and occupation employment estimates will be based on new classification structures. From February 2009, the Labour Force Survey estimates will no longer use the old classifications and will release historical industry and occupation estimates revised to the new classifications. Industry estimates from 1984 will be available based on the Australia and New Zealand Standard Industrial Classification, 2006, Revision 1.0 (cat no. 1292.0). Occupation estimates from 1996 will be available based on the Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations, First Edition, 2006 (cat no. 1220.0).

For more information please contact us on (02) 6252 7206 or email labour.statistics@abs.gov.au