2026 Census topic consultation resources
Access 2026 Census topic consultation resources.
Topic consultation webinars
The webinars provide insights and information on both phases of public consultation.
Recordings of the 2026 Census topic review webinars are available on the ABS YouTube channel:
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2026 Census topic consultation phase one webinar slides
2026 Census topic consultation phase two webinar slides
Phase two infographics
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2026 Census topic review timeline - phase two
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Phase two social media tiles
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2026 Census topic consultation phase two open
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Earlier this year the ABS asked the Australian community what they wanted to see collected in the next Census. An overview of the topics shortlisted for the 2026 Census is available on the ABS website.
The ABS is now seeking information on the impacts of topics being considered for change or removal from the 2026 Census. Consultation is open until 8 September 2023.
Learn more at www.abs.gov.au/Census
#2026CensusAU
The ABS is now seeking information on the impacts of topics being considered for change or removal from the 2026 Census. Consultation is open until 8 September 2023.
Learn more at www.abs.gov.au/Census
#2026CensusAU
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Webinar – 2026 Census topic consultation phase two
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Register now for the 2026 Census topic consultation webinar – Thursday 3 August, 2:00pm – 3:00pm AEST.
The next Census will take place in 2026. Prior to each Census, the Australian Bureau of Statistics consults on what could be collected on the Census. This webinar will provide an overview of what information the ABS is requesting on the shortlisted topics and guidance on how to prepare a high-quality submission in phase two of the consultation. The webinar will include an audience question and answer session.
Learn more at www.abs.gov.au/Census
The next Census will take place in 2026. Prior to each Census, the Australian Bureau of Statistics consults on what could be collected on the Census. This webinar will provide an overview of what information the ABS is requesting on the shortlisted topics and guidance on how to prepare a high-quality submission in phase two of the consultation. The webinar will include an audience question and answer session.
Learn more at www.abs.gov.au/Census
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Phase two newsletters
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2026 Census topic consultation phase two now open
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Phase two other resources
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Email footer - 2026 Census topic consultation phase two
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2026 Census topic consultation phase two submission guide
2026 Census topic review information kit - phase two consultation
Phase one infographics
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2026 Census topic review timeline
Phase one social media tiles
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2026 Census topic consultation phase one open
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What information does your community need to inform important decisions?
The next Census will take place in 2026. Prior to each Census, the Australian Bureau of Statistics consults on what could be collected on the Census.
Phase one of the public consultation is open until 28 April 2023. Have your say about what could be included in the next Census.
For more information visit www.abs.gov.au/census
#2026CensusAU
The next Census will take place in 2026. Prior to each Census, the Australian Bureau of Statistics consults on what could be collected on the Census.
Phase one of the public consultation is open until 28 April 2023. Have your say about what could be included in the next Census.
For more information visit www.abs.gov.au/census
#2026CensusAU
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2026 Census topic consultation phase one open
Description
What information does your community need to inform important decisions?
The next Census will take place in 2026. Prior to each Census, the Australian Bureau of Statistics consults on what could be collected on the Census.
Phase one of the public consultation is open until 28 April 2023. Have your say about what could be included in the next Census.
For more information visit www.abs.gov.au/census
#2026CensusAU
The next Census will take place in 2026. Prior to each Census, the Australian Bureau of Statistics consults on what could be collected on the Census.
Phase one of the public consultation is open until 28 April 2023. Have your say about what could be included in the next Census.
For more information visit www.abs.gov.au/census
#2026CensusAU
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Webinar – 2026 Census topic consultation
Description
Register now for the 2026 Census topic consultation live webinar – Tuesday 7 March, 2:00pm – 3:00pm AEDT.
The next Census will take place in 2026. Prior to each Census, the Australian Bureau of Statistics consults on what could be collected on the Census.
The webinar will provide an overview of the consultation process, assessment criteria and how to prepare a high-quality submission.
For more information visit www.abs.gov.au/census
#2026CensusAU
The next Census will take place in 2026. Prior to each Census, the Australian Bureau of Statistics consults on what could be collected on the Census.
The webinar will provide an overview of the consultation process, assessment criteria and how to prepare a high-quality submission.
For more information visit www.abs.gov.au/census
#2026CensusAU
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Phase one newsletters
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Phase one other resources
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Email footer - 2026 Census topic consultation
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2026 Census topic consultation phase one submission guide
2026 Census topic review information kit
Easy Read Guide to the 2026 Census Topic Consultation Process