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2021 Census

Australia’s largest peacetime logistical exercise will inform planning for everything from education, health and transport to local services.

Response to COVID-19

A range of new and existing statistical products are providing relevant insights on households, employment and industry in response to the pandemic.

Intergenerational Health and Mental Health Study (IHMHS)

The most complete picture ever collected of Australia's physical and mental health.

Deregulation

A program to cut regulatory burden for Australian businesses by 50,000 hours each year.

Data Professional Stream

Lifting the data capability of the APS workforce through defining standards, increasing diversity and mobility, and creating career pathways and development opportunities.
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