Inquiry into the 2016 Census

AIFS view is that no survey, or combination of surveys, can replace the Census, and that a five-yearly Census ensures that policy is based on reasonably up-to-date information. It is imperative that research conducted by Australia’s social research communities (including AIFS) is based on up-to-date information, given that the findings feed into policy and therefore planning. We look forward to using the Census 2016 data to update our research, and to answer questions about emerging issues for Australian families.