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10 Things to Know About the Australian Census

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Doubt about value of the Census data has clouded the 2016 survey. Source: AAP

The census runs every five years, the census identifies key characteristics of the population to help plan for the country’s future. So, what do you need to know?


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By IIdiko Dauda

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The census runs every five years, the census identifies key characteristics of the population to help plan for the country’s future. So, what do you need to know?



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