Fears are rising that the Census rollout has been a “disaster”, with forms undelivered and almost no local advertising. The ABS won’t confirm reports of a staffing bungle behind it, but locals are asking: can the data be trusted?
Australian Bureau of Statistics
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Undercount on census night could distort more than just funding
A university researcher says an inaccurate census count doesn’t just cost councils funding, it could distort the independent research regional Australia relies on to understand itself.
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Local leaders urge New England residents to “make your count count” ahead of Census night
Mayors and community leaders across the New England North West are urging residents to fill out their Census forms, with Census night just a week away on Tuesday, 11 August.
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Check your mailbox: ABS urges residents to prepare for the Census
The Australian Bureau of Statistics is urging residents to check their mailboxes for Census instructions ahead of Census night on Tuesday, 11 August.
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The causes of bad numbers: culture and politics
In this final part of our New England Times investigation by RK Crosby, we look at two known forces that corrupt the numbers: culture and politics.
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Where do all the bad numbers come from?
In the next part of our New England Times investigation by RK Crosby, we delve more deeply to find out where the bad numbers come from.
Posted inLocal politics, Narrabri, Social issues and services
Mayor warns Narrabri risks being “ripped off” again without accurate Census count
Concerns that Narrabri Shire was undercounted in the last Census have prompted a renewed push from Mayor Darrell Tiemens to ensure every resident is counted in 2026.
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Help deliver the 2026 Census – jobs now open
The Australian Bureau of Statistics is recruiting more than 2,700 Field Managers as preparations ramp up for the 2026 Census.