Decisions by governments, businesses and individuals taken in areas such as water use and conservation; energy production and use; and control of emissions of greenhouse gases, all impact on the environment and the socio-economy. This publication presents data produced in accordance with the System of Environmental-Economic Accounting, an international statistical standard that is consistent with the System of National Accounts and which governs the reporting of integrated socio-economic and environmental information. This system strengthens the basis of decision-making needed to reflect the scientific, economic and social dimensions of many important issues facing the Australian community.