Australia’s Census takes place every five years, but do you know who needs to be counted? From Australian citizens to temporary visa holders and international students, Dr Franklin Soriano, multilingual spokesperson for the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), explains who needs to take part in the 2026 Census.
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The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) provides translated information and language support to help people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities understand and complete the Census.
For more information about the Census, visit info.census.abs.gov.au. You can also find related stories and explainers at sbs.com.au/filipino.





