The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) will make changes to questions for 10 existing topics in the 2026 Census. These changes and one new topic will proceed to a large-scale test later this year.
Georgia Chapman, Director 2026 Census Content said, "the Census provides some of Australia's most valuable statistics, and it's important that it reflects our contemporary society and captures emerging data needs.
"We considered over 1,000 pieces of feedback during public consultation and have tested extensively with a wide range of Australians.
"We will use a large-scale test during the second half of 2025 to ensure the final questions achieve the best possible outcomes."
The ABS wishes to acknowledge and thank everyone who provided feedback in the review and participated in question testing.
