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Internet activity, Australia, Jun 2012
This release contains details of internet activity supplied by Internet Service Providers in Australia with more than 1,000 active subscribers. It includes information on internet subscribers and their type of access connection, the type of user (i.e. business/household), the volume of data downloaded, the speed of internet connection and the location of the subscriber (by...
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'Right person for the job' The relevance of qualifications to employment
This article features in Episode 7 of the Australian Social Trends Podcast series. Education plays an increasingly critical role in preparing individuals for entry into the labour force, and ensuring they have the skills necessary for employment and life-long learning. The changing structure of the labour market, as well as the fast pace of technological...
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Australian demographic statistics, March 2012
This report shows migration statistics to Australia from the time period 2010 - 2012. The net overseas migration estimate for the year ending 31 March 2012 was 197,200 people - 18 per cent higher than that for March 2011 (166,800 people), when net overseas migration reached a four year low. Australia's population increased by 331,200...
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Australian social trends September 2012: education differences between men and women
This article will consider the non-school qualifications currently being studied by men and women, the level of highest non-school qualification attained overall, and the association of non-school education on labour force participation and starting salaries. Additionally, the article provides an international comparison of higher education rates, literacy levels and numeracy levels. Pursuing an education beyond...
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Australian system of national accounts: concepts, sources and methods, edition 2
This guide to the Australian national accounts outlines the major concepts and definitions, describes the data sources and methods used to prepare the estimates, and discusses the accuracy and reliability of the national accounts. It is particularly designed for use by those regularly using the accounts, such as economic and financial analysts. It is also...