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The ABS is Australia’s national statistical agency. It provides trusted official statistics on a wide range of economic, social, population, and environmental matters of importance to Australia.

The ABS has a leadership role in enhancing the use of public data for statistical purposes and improving the Australian Government’s data and statistical capabilities. It works in partnership with other organisations to expand and improve the quality of statistical data and information available to governments and the community. The ABS advises official bodies on producing and using data and statistics, formulates standards, works with states and territories, and liaises internationally with other national statistical organisations.

The ABS also leads the Australian Public Service (APS) Data Professional Stream to build the data capabilities of the APS workforce.

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