Definition
The code that represents the Australian state or territory where a person can be located.
Components
Data Element (this item)
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Data Element ConceptPerson: Australian State/Territory Identifier
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Object ClassPerson
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PropertyAustralian State/Territory Identifier
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Value DomainAustralian State/Territory Code X(3)
Representation
This representation is based on the value domain for this data element, more information is available at " Australian State/Territory Code X(3) ".Data Type | ALPHASTRING |
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Format | X(3) |
Maximum character length | 3 |
Value | Meaning | Start Date | End Date | |
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Permissible Values | ACT | Australian Capital Territory | ||
NSW | New South Wales | |||
NT | Northern Territory | |||
OT | Other Territories | |||
QLD | Queensland | |||
SA | South Australia | |||
TAS | Tasmania | |||
VIC | Victoria | |||
WA | Western Australia |
Origin
Australian Bureau of Statistics 2004. Australian Standard Geographical Classification (ASGC) (Cat No. 1216.0). Viewed 13 October 2005.
References
AS4846 Health Care Provider Identification, 2004, Sydney: Standards Australia
AS5017 Health Care Client Identification, 2004, Sydney: Standards Australia
In AS4846 and AS5017 alternative codes are presented. Refer to the current standard for more details.