ABOUT THIS PUBLICATION This publication brings together
statistics and indicators for births in Australia. DATA IN THIS
PUBLICATION This publication contains birth registration data
for live births, except where otherwise stated. Populations used
in the calculation of rates for 2004 are the revised estimated
resident population by age and sex at 30 June 2004. Unless
otherwise stated, state or territory relates to the state or
territory of usual residence. In commentary based on the
statistics in this publication, it is recommended that the
relevant statistics be rounded. All data are affected by errors
in reporting and processing. Birth registration data are also
affected by delays in registration. These data have had small
values suppressed or randomised to protect confidentiality. No
reliance should be placed on statistics with small values. For
further information about these and related statistics, contact
the National Information and Referral Service on 1300 135 070 or
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