as a 'Next Steps Agency' with demanding and quantified targets for the accuracy of statistics. United Nations Statistical Commission McLennan was Chairman of the United Nations Statistical Commission from 1994 to 1995. Australian Statistician McLennan became the Australian Statistician and head of the Australian Bureau of Statistics from 1995. During this period, he developed the work and direction of the ABS; placed great emphasis on the professional development of the staff; and provided a focus for the international activities of the Bureau, with a special emphasis on Asia. He retired on 30 June 2000. Notes References Australian Bureau of Statistics (2005), "Informing a Nation: The Evolution of the Australian Bureau of Statistics 1905–2005", . Bill McLennan, "Privacy and the 2016 Census", Australian Privacy Foundation. 1942 births 2022 deaths Australian public servants Australian Commanders of the Order of the British Empire Directors of the Central Statistical Office (United Kingdom) Members of the Order of Australia Australian statisticians