Census 2026 Australia: when is it, will it be online and why does it matter? Everything you need to know

One expert says the survey, to be held on the night of 11 August, could be Australia’s most progressive, with new questions on sexuality and gender. What has changed?Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastOn 11 August, millions of Australians will simultaneously complete the same 66-question survey.Held every five years, the census will record important details about each person to help inform the country – including governments – about Australia’s demographics. Continue reading...