Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS)

• Reach:

  National

• Focus area:

  General

• Category:

  Government

Description

The functions of the ABS include the collection, compilation, analysis and dissemination of statistics, the coordination of the statistical operations of official bodies, the development of standards for statistics (and ensuring these standards are met), the offering of advice and assistance on the production and use of statistics and liaison with international organisations on statistical issues. The ABS assists and encourages informed decision making, research and discussion within governments and the community on themes relevant to all regions of Australia including industry, people, economy, environment and energy.

Contacts

Central Office (Canberra)
toll free: 1300 135 070

ACT
ABS House
45 Benjamin Way
Belconnen ACT 2617

Level 5
33-35 Ainslie Place
Canberra City, ACT 2601

New South Wales
5th Floor
St Andrews House
Sydney Square
Sydney NSW 2000

Victoria
5th Floor
Commercial Union Tower
485 LaTrobe Street
Melbourne VIC 3000

Queensland
Level 3
639 Wickham Street
Fortitude Valley QLD 4006

South Australia
Level 9
ANZ House
11 Waymouth St
Adelaide SA 5000

Western Australia
Level 15
Exchange Plaza
Sherwood Court
Perth WA 6000

Tasmania
200 Collins Street
Hobart TAS 7000

Northern Territory
7th Floor AANT House
81 Smith Street
Darwin NT 0800

Links

• View website: Australian Bureau of Statistics