Definition
The Australian Standard Classification of Languages code set representing languages, 2016 edition.
Representation
| Data Type | NUMBERSTRING |
|---|---|
| Format | NNNN |
| Maximum character length | 4 |
Reference Classification
Australian Standard Classification of Languages (ASCL)
Statuses:
[FACSIAR Data Governance Committee: Qualified, Oct. 9, 2025]
Language is one of several useful indicators of the cultural diversity of Australia’s society. The ASCL provides a basis for the standardised...
Comments
The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) provides the ASCL to allow for consistent collection, aggregation and dissemination of data relating to language entities, such as language usage in Australia.
Related content
| Relation | Count |
|---|---|
| Data Elements implementing this Value Domain | 3 |