Abstract This publication provides estimates of apparent consumption of alcohol based on the availability of alcoholic beverages in Australia. It provides estimates of the quantity of pure alcohol available for consumption from beer, wine, spirits, Ready to Drink (pre-mixed) beverages (RTDs) and cider, plus estimates of the total volume of beer and wine available for...

Presents information on children aged 0-12 years and their families. Information presented includes: use of formal and informal care; cost and duration of care; working arrangements used by parents to care for their children; attendance at preschool programs; requirements for additional formal care or preschool; and informal learning. Summary Use of child care In June...

There were 12,691,000 internet subscribers in Australia at the end of December 2014. This is an increase of 2% from the end of December 2013. Overview This release contains details of internet activity supplied by Internet Service Providers (ISPs) in Australia with more than 1,000 subscribers. It includes information on internet subscribers by type of...

Queensland's population growth has slowed to its lowest rate in 15 years, according to this report. Summary Queensland's population growth has slowed to its lowest rate in 15 years, according to figures released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics. "The sunshine state's growth rate was 1.5 per cent in the year to September 2014." said...

This publication contains nutrition data collected in the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Nutrition and Physical Activity Survey. It presents results from a 24-hour dietary recall of food, beverages and dietary supplements, as well as some general information on dietary behaviours. Overview The ABS Australian Health Survey (AHS) is the largest and most comprehensive...