This report provides the latest information on how Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are faring according to a range of indicators on health status, determinants or health and health system performance. Executive summary The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Performance Framework 2012 report for the Australian Capital Territory finds areas of improvement in...

The National housing and homelessness data dictionary (NHHDD) provides national standards for the housing and homelessness sector. The dictionary replaces the National housing assistance data dictionary (NHADD) which was last published in 2006. It includes data set specifications and data elements for Specialist Homelessness Services, public housing, state owned and managed Indigenous housing, community housing...

This release finds that the total number of private sector house approvals rose 1.5% in trend terms in May. This contributed to the 1.0% increase in the total number of dwelling units approved. Dwelling approvals increased in May in the Australian Capital Territory (4.1 per cent), Tasmania (3.6 per cent), Western Australia (2.7 per cent)...

This report presents intended reforms for the Australian Customs and Border Protection Service, aimed at delivering border protection and fostering lawful trade and travel that contributes to economic growth. Summary The Blueprint is based on three tracks of reform: our people and operating model, modernisation and integrity. These are overlaid by seven areas of transformation...

This publication reports on oral health, dental visiting and dental treatment needs of Australian children as reported in the National Dental Telephone Interview Survey (NDTIS) 2010. Time series data across all NDTISs conducted since 1994 are presented to provide a picture of how key measures have changed over time. Finally, comparisons with international data are...