The Latest Breaking News from the Australian Bureau of Statistics

Data missing on two of nation’s ‘biggest issues’ as Australian Bureau of Statistics fumbles key survey

Economics expert criticises last-minute cancellation of report that would shed light on cost-of-living and housing crises

The Guardian - AU · Sep 10, 2025

AI business 'wake-up call': teach workers or miss out

Workers need greater training in artificial intelligence technology to tap into future innovations, a study has found, but many are resistant to change.

AAP · Sep 3, 2025

Australia’s census is getting a stress test – keeping it going is good for everyone

The Australian Bureau of Statistics will roll out a large-scale census test next month.

The Conversation · Jul 15, 2025

Prisons don’t create safer communities, so why is Australia spending billions on building them?

Data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics show prisoner numbers are growing in every Australian state and territory — except Victoria.

The Conversation · Jan 22, 2025

Almost 1 million Australians are LGBTQIA+ – and for the first time, there’s a new national health plan for them

New data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) this week shows one in 20 (4.5%) Australians over 16 are LGBTQIA+.

The Conversation · Dec 19, 2024

'We deserve to be counted': LGBTQI data revealed

The estimated number of Australians who identify as LGBTQI has been revealed, after the Australian Bureau of Statistics released the first of its kind data.

AAP · Dec 19, 2024

Steady Australian unemployment rate makes near-term interest cut unlikely

The jobless rate in October was 4.1%, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics

The Guardian - AU · Nov 14, 2024

Albanese pledges permanent free Tafe places – as it happened

All the day’s news as it unfolded

The Guardian - AU · Nov 2, 2024

RBA tipped to keep rates steady for 12th straight month

Interest rates have been kept on hold for almost a year and are broadly expected to stay there until cuts start in early 2025, provided inflation keeps easing.

AAP · Nov 2, 2024

Property market easing with falls across four capitals

Slowing momentum in home price growth bodes well for those hoping to get a foot on the property ladder as the central bank weighs rate cuts.

AAP · Oct 31, 2024