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Not happy with giving Prince Philip a knighthood, the most recent out-of-the-blue government move is a suggestion it might just pull the census

Fairfax Media reported the survey, which has been collecting data on Australians for more than 100 years, could be replaced by a smaller sample survey. It asked the government whether the 2016 census would go ahead, and the answer was a little shady.

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"The government and the Bureau of Statistics are consulting with a wide range of stakeholders about the best methods to deliver high quality, accurate and timely information on the social and economic condition of Australian households," Kelly O'Dwyer, a government spokeswoman said. That is no denial. Read more...

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