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Only 1 million forms filled out ahead of Census day

17:40 pm on 6 March 2023

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Only about 1 million census forms have been filled out ahead of the official Census night - Tuesday 7 March.

Data from the survey is used by the government and other agencies to form policies, provide resources and address social issues.

But it comes at time when large parts of the country are in complete turmoil.

Deputy chief executive census and collection operations Simon Mason talks to Lisa Owen.