2007.0 - Information Paper: Census of Population and Housing: ABS Views on Content and Procedures, 2011  
ARCHIVED ISSUE Released at 11:30 AM (CANBERRA TIME) 26/10/2007   
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CONTENTS

    Introduction
      Overview of Publication
      Why Have a Census?
      Key Goals for 2011
      Census Topics
      Consultation and Assessment of Topics
      How to Comment on ABS Views
      Closing Date for Submissions
    Confidentiality and Privacy
      General Issues
      Time Capsule
      2006 Census Question
    Census Procedures
      Collection Operations
      Processing
      Results and Output
      Thematic Forms
    Special Enumeration Strategies
      Enumeration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, Ethnic Groups and the Homeless
    Making a Submission
      Introduction
      Seminars
      Assessment Criteria
      Submission Guidelines
      Closing Date
      What Happens After Submissions Close
    Topics to be Included in the 2011 Census
      Address on Census Night
      Name
      Sex and Age
      Family Relationship
      Registered Marital Status
      Aboriginal / Torres Strait Islander Origin
      Usual Residence at Census Time
      Country of Birth
      Year of Arrival in Australia
      Country of Birth of Parents (Australia/Overseas)
      Main Language Other Than English Spoken at Home / Proficiency in Spoken English
      Ancestry
      Religious Affiliation
      Need for Assistance
      Attendance at an Educational Institution
      Highest Year of Schooling Completed
      Non-school Qualifications
      Labour Force Status
      Employment Type
      Status in Employment
      Occupation
      Industry
      Government/Non-government Employer
      Hours Worked
      Journey to Work
      Mode of Travel to Work
      Number of Motor Vehicles Garaged
      Number of Bedrooms
      Tenure Type
      Housing Loan Repayments
      Rent and Landlord Type
      Dwelling Internet Connection
      Structure of Private Dwelling
      Location of Private Dwelling
      Non-private Dwelling
    Topics Under Review
      Internal Migration
      Australian Citizenship
      Income (Including Family and Household Income)
      Main Source of Income
      Journey (and Mode of Travel to) Educational Institution
      Second Residence
      Second Job
    Topics to be Excluded From the 2011 Census
      Number of Children Ever Born
      Residential Status (for People in Non-private Dwellings)
      Unpaid Work