What is the Census and why do we do it?

Crowds at the Anzac Day march in Melbourne (AAP) Source: Crowds at the Anzac Day march in Melbourne (AAP)

Australia's 17th national census is set to take place on Tuesday, August the 9th, and, for the first time, most people will complete it online. The Australian Bureau of Statistics says it has been increasing its efforts to promote the count within multicultural communities.

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