| ![](/icons/ecblank.gif) | Preface
Includes: Introduction from the Australian Statistician |
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| ![](/icons/ecblank.gif) | Introduction
Includes: The purpose of this Information Paper and key goals for the 2016 Census of Population and Housing |
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| ![](/icons/ecblank.gif) | Background
Includes: Why we have a Census and scope of the 2016 Census of Population and Housing |
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| ![](/icons/ecblank.gif) | Confidentiality and Privacy
Includes: Overview of confidentiality and privacy procedures undertaken for the Census of Population and Housing |
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| ![](/icons/ecblank.gif) | Collection Procedures
Includes: Overview of collection operations |
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| ![](/icons/ecblank.gif) | Results and Output
Includes: Overview of the 2016 Census of Population and Housing results and output |
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| ![](/icons/ecblank.gif) | Geographic Outputs
Includes: Overview of the 2016 Census of Population and Housing geographic outputs and the Australian Statistical Geography Standard (ASGS) |
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| ![](/icons/ecblank.gif) | Census Content
Includes: Overview of 2016 Census of Population and Housing topics and the assessment criteria |
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| ![](/icons/ecblank.gif) | Topics - Recommended for Retention
Includes: Topics that the ABS considers should be retained for the 2016 Census of Population and Housing |
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| ![](/icons/ecblank.gif) | Topics - to be Reviewed
Includes: Topics that the ABS considers should be reviewed for the 2016 Census of Population and Housing |
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| ![](/icons/ecblank.gif) | Topics - Recommended for Exclusion
Includes: Topics the ABS is considering excluding from the 2016 Census of Population and Housing |
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| ![](/icons/ecblank.gif) | Potential New Topics
Includes: New topics the ABS is considering including in the 2016 Census of Population and Housing |
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| ![](/icons/ecblank.gif) | Making a Submission
Includes: Consultation and assessment of topics, how you can get involved and submission guidelines |
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