Planning for the 2016 Census of Population and Housing is underway, and the ABS invites you to have your say.

The ABS has released a publication proposing directions for Australia's 17th national Census, to be held in 2016.

The publication 2016 Census of Population and Housing: Consultation on content and procedures – ABS (cat. no. 2007.0) outlines initial ABS views on topics and procedures for the 2016 Census.

The ABS has begun a consultation process with Census data users and the general public. The consultation process includes:
  • public information sessions where the ABS presented proposed directions for 2016 (completed)
  • a submission period where interested parties can formally submit their feedback and suggestions to the ABS via an online submission form.

The 2016 Census Topic Consultation presentation (PDF 546 Kb) contains the presentation slides that were used at the information sessions throughout the consultation phase.

Making a submission

Before making a submission it is important to:
Key date

31 May 2013
Submission period closes