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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.

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Relation Count
Data Elements implementing this Value Domain 3