About the Australian Bureau of StatisticsTransforming for the future -- We operate in a dynamic environment. New opportunities for accessing and interrogating a vast amount of administrative, transactional and other data are becoming available, increasing the potential to provide new insights into matters of importance to Australians.In response to this, the ABS will undergo major transformation over the coming years. It will encompass how we operate as an organisation, both internally and as part of the wider information community; our statistical infrastructure; our people and culture; and the statistical solutions we deliver.Australian Bureau of StatisticsABS_b80d3cb0-7478-11e6-88a0-986a42b9d64eThe ABS is Australia's national statistical agency ... we aim to inform decisions on important issues. We expect this will lead to a more informed community; more efficient markets, economic growth and productivity enhancements; better policy development and evaluation; and targeted and more efficient service delivery.David W. KalischAustralian StatisticianUnleashing the power of statistics for a better Australia._b80d3e36-7478-11e6-88a0-986a42b9d64eTo inform decisions on important issues._b80d3ef4-7478-11e6-88a0-986a42b9d64eStatisticsProvide trusted official statistics on a wide range of economic, social, population and environmental matters of importance to Australia._b80d3fa8-7478-11e6-88a0-986a42b9d64e1Australia_b80d405c-7478-11e6-88a0-986a42b9d64eCoordinationCoordinate statistical activities and collaborating with official bodies in the collection, compilation, analysis and distribution of statistics._b80d4110-7478-11e6-88a0-986a42b9d64e2We also have an important leadership role, coordinating statistical activities and collaborating with official bodies in the collection, compilation, analysis and distribution of statistics. This assists in maximising the value of government investment on these activities, and ensures outputs are fit-for-purpose._b80d41c4-7478-11e6-88a0-986a42b9d64e2016-09-06http://www.abs.gov.au/about?OpenDocument&ref=topBarOwenAmburOwen.Ambur@verizon.net