Australian Bureau of Statistics
Section 1: Overview, appropriations and budget measures summary
Agency overview
The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS):
- is the central statistical authority for the Australian Government;
- provides statistical services for the State and Territory Governments;
- collects, compiles, analyses and disseminates statistics and related information;
- ensures the coordination of the statistical activities of, and provides advice and assistance to, other government agencies; and
- provides liaison between Australia and other countries and international organisations on statistical matters.
Appropriations and resourcing
The total appropriation for the ABS in the 2003-04 Budget is $250.4 million. Table 1.1 on the following page provides this detail.
Australian Bureau of Statistics - appropriations 2003-04
Table 1.1: Appropriations and other revenue
(1) C1and E1 refer to information provided in Table 2.1, Total resources for Outcome 1. K1 refers to information provided in Table 3.1, Budgeted Agency Statement of Financial Performance.
(2) Refer to Table 3.1, Budgeted Agency Statement of Financial Performance for application of agency revenue.
(3) Revenue from other sources includes other revenues from government (for example, resources free of charge) and revenue from other sources (for example, goods and services). Non-appropriated agency revenues are detailed in Table 1.3.
Note: Percentage figures indicate the percentage contribution of revenues from government (agency appropriations) to the total price of outputs, by outcome.
Agency revenues
Table 1.3: Agency revenues
Special accounts
Table 1.5: Estimates of special account flows and balances
(1) The opening balance for 2003-04 (reference A) is the same as the closing balance for 2002-03 (reference B).
(2) This special account is departmental in nature and is governed by the Safety Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1998.
(3) This special account is departmental in nature and is governed the Financial Management and Accountability Act 1997.
Equity injections and loans
The ABS does not have an appropriation for an equity injection or loan in the 2003‑04 Budget.