First Nations peoples are often undercounted in Australia’s Census – here’s why that is a problem

Every five years, Australia conducts the Census – the national snapshot revealing who we are, how we live and what we need. This year, it will be held on August 11. Governments rely on it to plan hospitals, schools, transport and housing, while researchers use it to examine how the country changes. 85% of Australians will complete the census online. Here’s how to avoid potential scams For Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples (First Nations), it influences decisions that…