Divide between rich and poor households widens
The average wealth of an Australian household has grown 14% since FY06, the poorest 20% are only 4% better off, ABS data shows
The average wealth of an Australian household has grown 14% since FY06, the poorest 20% are only 4% better off, ABS data shows
Unemployment and underemployment both increased in August, ABS statistics show, but the total number of hours worked is still on the rise
Retail turnover showed signs of improvement in July, according to ABS data, while private capital expenditure is still increasing
Australia's international trade surplus fell a seasonally adjusted $647m in June but remains over $2b, while retailer turnover fell slightly, ABS data shows
Turnover for the Australian retail sector declined by a seasonally adjusted 0.6% to $20.61b in May, according to ABS stats, as weak consumer confidence bit into sales
Australia's current account deficit grew by $2.35 billion in the March quarter, partly due to the impact of the recent flooding on exports, ABS data shows
The ABS on Wednesday revealed that the CPI grew 1.6% sequentially in Q3 - a five-year record for the March quarter - sending the AUD climbing to a new record high against the greenback
Finance commitments across all categories declined in February compared to the previous month, according to the latest ABS data
The ABS has outlined a move to visual statistics in the hope of communicating with the Australian public more effectively.
Shortages in business analysts and IT support staff have emerged with the expansion of NBN Co being blamed as a contributing factor.
The Australian Bureau of Statistics has virtualized its server infrastructure to form its own private cloud with the potential to host the 2016 eCensus thus avoiding a $9 million outsourcing contract.