This ABS report presents statistics on the use of information technologies by Australian businesses. Data is presented on business use of the Internet and web, including functionality of web sites. Data is also provided on the extent of purchasing and selling via the Internet or web by businesses and supporting systems. Statistics are classified by...

This publication presents national crime statistics relating to victims of a selected range of offences that have been recorded by police. These statistics provide indicators of the level and nature of recorded crime victimisation in Australia and a basis for measuring change over time. As not all crimes are reported to or recorded by police...

Australian farmers used less water for irrigation in 2004-05, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). A total of 10,085 gigalitres of water was used on crops and pastures, down 3.4% on the previous year. Australian farmers used less water for irrigation in 2004-05, according to the latest statistics released today by the Australian...

We're living longer, working harder and using more energy according to Australian Social Trends 2006, the 13th edition of an annual series from the ABS that presents information on contemporary social issues and areas of public policy concern. Australian Social Trends 2006 is the 13th edition of an annual series that presents information on contemporary...

In urban Australia the three expenditure groups with the highest average weekly expenditure levels were (in ranked order): current housing costs; food and non-alcoholic beverages; and transport. In contrast, recreation was one of the three highest expenditure groups in rural Australia, together with transport and food and non-alcoholic beverages.