Definition
A codeset representing the sector to which an agency belongs.
Representation
| Data Type | Number |
|---|---|
| Format | N |
| Maximum character length | 1 |
Values
| Value | Meaning | Start Date | End Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Permissible Values | 1 | Government (public) | ||
| 2 | Non-government (private) | |||
| Supplementary Values | 9 | Not stated, /inadequately described |
Comments
Guide for use:
CODE 1 Government
The government (public) sector comprises all government units and non-market non-profit institutions (NPIs) that are controlled and mainly financed by government. This includes all public corporations and the general government sector represented by the three levels of government.
CODE 2 Non-government
The non-government (private) sector comprises all non-profit institutions (NPIs) and corporations not controlled by the general government other than non-market NPIs that are controlled and mainly financed by government.
References
Australian Bureau of Statistics 2002. Standard Economic Sector Classifications of Australia (SESCA), Cat No. 1218.0.
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Related content
| Relation | Count |
|---|---|
| Data Elements implementing this Value Domain | 2 |