International Australian Statistics Quality
The ABS names a fastest-growing state twice a year. In 24 of the last 28 releases the gap was smaller than its own margin of error
Australia’s statistical agency put Queensland first for earnings growth in the six months to May and the Northern Territory second, separated by $8.40 a week. The standard error the ABS publishes on the Northern Territory’s own earnings estimate is $37.30.
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