| What is the Census |
| The Census is conducted every 5 years under the authority of the Census and Statistics Act 1905 and aims to measure accurately the number of people and dwellings in Australia on Census night, and a range of their key characteristics. | The Australian Government uses information collected in the Census to allocate billions of dollars in Commonwealth funds |
| Service Charter |
| Our Service Charter explains what you can expect from us. It includes our obligations, your rights and what to do if you’re not satisfied with our service. |
| Privacy and confidentiality |
| By law Census information is kept strictly private and confidential. The ABS does not share any personal information with other government departments or private agencies. The confidentiality of your data is protected by the Census and Statistics Act 1905 and the Privacy Act 1988. |
| 2016 Census |
| The next Census of Population and Housing is scheduled for August 2016 and planning is well underway.The public consultation period for the review of Census topics and procedures is expected to commence in October 2012. |
