An independent assessment found Census 2016 data to be fit-for-purpose and of comparable quality to previous collections. This is despite a plagued process in which data linkage, aimed to maximise the five-yearly enumeration, resulted in calls for boycott and sabotage. Additionally, a major technical failure on census night saw a longer period of collection, a senate inquiry, and much commentary about the statistical undertaking. 
This seminar features analysis of the second release of Census 2016 data to consider the procedural impacts on data quality and census taking, from a data. A panel discussion provides the opportunity for a reflection of what the Census means for Australia.

Further information about about the presenters:

• Dr Liz Allen
• Associate Professor Nicholas Biddle
• Associate Professor Ben Philips