Census helps understand cultural diversity
The Census of Population and Housing is conducted by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) every five years. The next Census is on Tuesday 9 August 2016.
The Census gives a snapshot of the people in Australia and the houses in which
they live. It helps us to understand how Australia is changing, and allows us
to plan services for the future.
Everyone in Australia on Census night must complete the Census even if they are
not an Australian citizen or resident. This includes International students,
overseas visitors and temporary residents. The Census asks for information
about ancestry, country of birth, religion, and primary language spoken at home.
This helps us to understand Australia’s cultural diversity. Census data
is important for funding and supporting the migrant community in Tasmania.
Information provided on the Census forms will be kept confidential. No-one
outside of the ABS will ever know the answers. This means Centrelink, Housing,
Community Services, the Department of Immigration and Border Protection, the
Tax Office or any other agency.
Completing the 2016
Census
In 2016 you can complete the Census form online using your computer, smart
phone or tablet. You can also fill out a paper form.
The 2016 Census will count close to 10 million houses and 24 million people in
Australia on Census night, and 65 per cent of Australian households are
expected to complete the Census online.
The ABS will provide extra help to non-English speaking households to complete
the Census. This includes:
- Providing assistance to non-English speaking households via telephone
- Running fill in form sessions where you can receive help to complete your Census from bilingual Census staff.
Census Job Opportunities
Applications for Area Supervisors have now opened – please go to www.census.abs.gov.au for more information. Information on other job opportunities,
such as field officer roles and bilingual officer roles, will be available in
May.
If you have any questions please contact:
Jess Neilson
Assistant Manager – Targeted Strategies
Tasmanian Census RMU
jessica.neilson@abs.gov.au
(03) 6222 5792