Australian Bureau of Statistics facts for kids
The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) is Australia's main office for collecting and sharing facts and figures. It's like a big data collector for the whole country! It started a long time ago, on December 8 1905. Back then, it was called the Commonwealth Bureau of Census and Statistics. Australia's main rulebook, the Constitution, said the government could gather this important information. Since 1975, the person leading the ABS has been called the Australian Statistician.
What the ABS Does
The main job of the ABS is to help the Australian government make smart choices. They do this by giving them correct and up-to-date information.
The Census
One of the most important things the ABS does is hold a census. A census is a big survey that counts every person in Australia. It also collects information about them. The ABS does this every five years. This helps the government understand who lives in Australia and what their lives are like. For example, the last census mentioned was on August 8 2006. You can find the results of these surveys on the ABS website.
Year Book Australia
Every year, the ABS creates a special book called the Year Book Australia. This book is full of interesting facts about Australia.
It shares details about:
- Australia's geography (like its land and features)
- Its climate (the weather patterns)
- How the government works
- Australia's relationships with other countries
- Its military
- The education system
- The health and welfare systems
- The economy and how people live
This book helps people learn more about Australia.
Images for kids
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ABS House which is the headquarters for the Australian Bureau of Statistics
See also
In Spanish: Australian Bureau of Statistics para niños
