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Census data is guiding government spending decisions, while advocacy groups raise concerns about data gaps.
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Updated Aug 11
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What happened
Census data is guiding government spending decisions, while advocacy groups raise concerns about data gaps.
Who's involved
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Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Data informs targets for future policy decisions made by the ruling coalition government.Sub-event
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The entities involved
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Australian Bureau of Statistics
federal statistics and census agency of the Australian Government
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Australian National University
national research university in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory
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Equality Australia
Australian LGBTIQ+ organization
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