This ABS publication presents results from a survey of Norfolk Island businesses conducted in respect of 2004-05. The information presented includes counts of businesses, financial data such as total income, wages and salaries and other expenses, and employment. Data are presented by industry. This ABS publication presents results from a survey of Norfolk Island businesses...

Canberra has one of the youngest populations when compared nationally, endured more days over 30 degrees Celsius than on average for the ACT, and has a higher proportion of students finishing Year 12 than any other state or territory, says the ABS in this annual report on the ACT. This publication is designed to provide...

Business spending on research and experimental development (R&D) in Australia has increased for the sixth year in a row, to a total of $8.4 billion during 2004-05, according to this ABS report. Businesses in the mining industry reported the largest growth in R&D expenditure, and major contributors to R&D expenditure were the manufacturing ($3.5 billion...

This report covers various aspects of involvement in culture, the arts and cultural heritage relating to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population of Australia. It draws together data from the 2002 National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Survey, the 2002 General Social Survey, the 2001 Community Housing and Infrastructure Needs Survey, and the...

In 2003, mental illnesses were among the ten leading causes of disease burden in Australia, accounting for 13% of the total burden of disease. This ABS article provides a brief overview of the prevalence, risk factors and characteristics of persons with mental or behavioural problems in Australia.