What is the Australian Bureau of Statistics?
Q: What is the Australian Bureau of Statistics?
A: The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) is Australia's national census and statistical office.
Q: When was the ABS established?
A: The ABS was established on December 8, 1905, originally called the Commonwealth Bureau of Census and Statistics.
Q: What is the purpose of the ABS?
A: The purpose of the ABS is to help the Australian government make informed decisions based on accurate information.
Q: Who is in charge of the ABS?
A: Since 1975, the person in charge of the ABS has been called the Australian Statistician.
Q: How often does the ABS hold a census?
A: The ABS holds a census every 5 years in Australia.
Q: When was the last census conducted by the ABS?
A: The last census was held on August 8, 2006.
Q: Where can we find the results of the 2006 census conducted by the ABS?
A: Results from the 2006 Census can be found on the ABS website.
