We have developed a series of downloadable tools to assist you with preparing for your audit.
> ABC 13 Week Reporting Period 2009
> ABC 13 Week Reporting Period 2010
> ABC 13 Week Reporting Period 2011
> ABC 13 Week Reporting Period 2012
> ABC 26 Week Reporting Period 2009 - 2010
> ABC 26 Week Reporting Period 2011 - 2012
> ABC Optional Exclusion Dates – Newspapers – 2008 – 2012
> ABC Optional Exclusion Dates – Magazines – 2008 – 2012
> ABC Request for Exemption – Checklist
> ABC eLodgement User Guide, July 2009 - powerpoint version
> ABC eLodgement User Guide, July 2009 - pdf version
> ABC eData Audit Update for the period ended June 2009
Print Audit Guide Series
CAB has developed a series of guides to assist publishers understand the audit requirements for each of the different distribution types reported in a CAB Print Audit. Download the guides that refer to your type of distribution
Retail, Newstrade & Single Copy Sales
Copies Delivered by Request for Redistribution to Individuals
Individually Delivered to Residential or Commercial Locations
Delivery to Multi-Residential Locations
Regional or Geographical Editions
Other Guides to assist Publishers prepare for their Audit
> CAB Audit Period Schedule - 2010
> CAB Media Membership Requirements
> CAB Business, Specialty Publication Audit Guide
> CAB Optional Exclusions for Community Newspapers – Dec 08
CAB Publicity By-Laws Guides
> CAB Guide to Publicity Claims, Jan 09
> CAB Publicity Claim Form, Jan 09
CAB Guide for Media Buyers
> CAB Audit Guide for Media Buyers
Advertiser and Media Buyer Survey Results Released by the ABC and CAB
5th February 2010 - It has been confirmed by agencies and advertisers that audited circulation data plays a vital role in media planning and purchasing decisions.
CAB Publicity Correction
4th February 2010 - The Board of Directors today issued a Publicity Correction regarding CAB member Convenience & Impulse Retailing magazine following the resolution of a publicity matter made by Retail Media.
Industry Associations Meet
22nd January 2010 - A meeting yesterday between representatives from the MFA[1], the IAB Australia[2] and the ABA[3] resulted in a greater commitment towards standardisation and transparency of online audience metrics.
ABA Web Audit members approve digital audit standards on October 9, 2009
October 9, 2009 - The ABA’s Digital Watchdog Committee, formed following the launch of the ABA Web Audit Service in July, held its inaugural meeting on September 30, 2009.
ABA Web Audit Service builds momentum on September 25, 2009
September 25, 2009 - Publishers have raced to take advantage of the Audit Bureaux of Australia’s Web Audit Service, with the number of Australian online sites submitting for audit more than doubled in the last month.
CAB Education Series Begins on August 18, 2009
August 18, 2009 - Over the next few weeks CAB will be on the road taking the new Rules out to members and auditors through a series of workshops being held in capital cities around the country.
Launch of IASH Australia brings greater accountability for online advertising.
August 7, 2009 - Twelve of Australia’s leading online advertising companies yesterday announced the formation of IASH Australia (Internet Advertising Sales Houses of Australia), the industry body that will take over the mantle from IANA to bring greater accountability for online advertisers.
CAB adds even more data on July 20, 2009
July 20, 2009 - CAB has added new audited data to eData, CAB's online data access portal, following the completion of additional audits for the period ending March 2009.
CAB adds more data on June 30, 2009
June 30, 2009 - Following the release of data for the period ended March 2009 through the new web site, a number of CAB members’ audited data and publisher’s statement have been received and have now been added to the database.
