The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) has released the findings of a report detailing Australians’ views of what progress measn to them.

 

The Measures of Australia’s Progress – aspiration for our nation: a conversation Australians about progress report is the culmination of a two year consultation process between the ABS and Australians.

 

"Measures of Australia's Progress, or MAP, is one of our flagship publications and has used key statistical indicators to report on Australia's progress since its initial release in 2002,” ABS Statistician Brian Pink said.

 

"We found that Australians feel that having equal opportunity or a fair go, is an essential element for progress. They also want an economy that meets Australia's needs today, tomorrow and into the future.

 

Mr Pink said that Australians also increasingly feel that self-determination and accountable institutions were important to national and personal progress.

 

"People feel that the non-material aspects of life such as recreation, sport, popular culture and the arts are also important for progress,” Mr Pink said.

 

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