The Census asks a number of questions for usual residents who were temporarily absent on Census night, these are known as persons temporarily absent (PTA) questions. The PTA questions below are used to derive this variable.
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List the people who were away on the night of Tuesday 10 August 2021 but usually live in this dwelling.
Remember that people listed here will need to complete a Census form for where they were in Australia on Census night.
People away List Person Away 1 - Any person who usually lives in this dwelling, but was away.
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List the people who were away on the night of Tuesday 10 August 2021 but usually live in this dwelling.
Remember that people listed here will need to complete a Census form for where they were in Australia on Census night.
People away
Person 4 Surname - Any person who usually lives in this dwelling, but was away.
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What is Person 4's date of birth?
If date of birth is not known, please give age.
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Date of birth
Day Month Year
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Age
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What is Person 4's date of birth?
If date of birth is not known, please give age.
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It is important to note:
• Date of birth is the date that the person was born.
• Age is required only if the person's date of birth is not known. Please report age at Census night – Tuesday 10 August 2021.
If the person is less than one year old and their date of birth is not known, enter '0' in the age box.
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Is Person 4 a full-time student?
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Yes
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Is Person 4 a full-time student?
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Select 'Yes' if the institution considers the person to be a full-time student. Select 'No' if the institution considers the person to be a part-time student.
For a person who attends only hobby or recreational courses, select 'No'.
For a child who attends a preschool or preschool program (including early childhood education and centre based day care providers):
• Select 'Yes' if they attend at least 15 hours a week on average.
• Select 'No' if they attend less than 15 hours a week on average.
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What is Person 4's relationship to Person 1/Person 2?
Examples of other relationships: Son-in-law, Grand-daughter, Uncle, Boarder.
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Husband or wife of Person 1
De facto partner of Person 1
Child of both Person 1 and Person 2
Child of Person 1 only
Child of Person 2 only
Unrelated flatmate or co-tenant of Person 1
Other relationship to Person 1 (please specify)
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What is Person 4's relationship to Person 1/Person 2?
Examples of other relationships: Son-in-law, Grand-daughter, Uncle, Boarder.
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If more than one response applies, select the option that shows the relationship that most closely applies.