New funding supports modernised data collection

The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) has welcomed new investment in its survey collection processes. 

The 2024-25 Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook included $97.9 million over four years for the ABS to continue to improve how we collect data and interact with Australians. 

The funding allows the ABS to continue its Data Acquisition Modernisation program. Building on the success of work underway, the next stage of the program will: 

• improve the digital experience for key surveys and allow for modern, accessible and secure data collection processes 
• transform and modernise our contact centre to improve the experience for our customers and staff  
• continue to modernise and replace legacy IT systems by transitioning key products and processes to a secure and scalable cloud environment. 

The ABS is prioritising modernisation to make it easier for people to supply the ABS with the important information needed to generate Australia’s key statistics, such as the unemployment rate.  

This Budget outcome acknowledges the vital role the ABS plays in supporting the Australian community to make informed decisions for our citizens and economy.