August 3, 2026 at 3:31 PM
Do we all remember the wonders of #censusfail in 2016?
“Lessons from the Censusfail omnishambles” (2017) authory.com/Stilgherrian...
“Lessons from the Censusfail omnishambles” (2017) authory.com/Stilgherrian...
Lessons from the Censusfail omnishambles
Poor management helped cause most of the Australian government’s recent string of technology failures. Stilgherrian says that’s often down to cultural issues. When it comes to managing big IT projects...
authory.com
August 10, 2026 at 11:41 PM
Do we all remember the wonders of #censusfail in 2016?
“Lessons from the Censusfail omnishambles” (2017) authory.com/Stilgherrian...
“Lessons from the Censusfail omnishambles” (2017) authory.com/Stilgherrian...
This week is seven years since #censusfail 2016. It’s been fantastic to see the government learn every lesson about IT outsourcing.
“Lessons from the Censusfail omnishambles” (15 Sep 2017) https://authory.com/Stilgherrian/Lessons-from-the-Censusfail-omnishambles-a84998ff3b7ee41d698a9c1308369a8e1
“Lessons from the Censusfail omnishambles” (15 Sep 2017) https://authory.com/Stilgherrian/Lessons-from-the-Censusfail-omnishambles-a84998ff3b7ee41d698a9c1308369a8e1
Lessons from the Censusfail omnishambles
Poor management helped cause most of the Australian government’s recent string of technology failures. Stilgherrian says that’s often down to cultural issues. When it comes to managing big IT proj...
authory.com
August 10, 2023 at 10:01 AM
This week is seven years since #censusfail 2016. It’s been fantastic to see the government learn every lesson about IT outsourcing.
“Lessons from the Censusfail omnishambles” (15 Sep 2017) https://authory.com/Stilgherrian/Lessons-from-the-Censusfail-omnishambles-a84998ff3b7ee41d698a9c1308369a8e1
“Lessons from the Censusfail omnishambles” (15 Sep 2017) https://authory.com/Stilgherrian/Lessons-from-the-Censusfail-omnishambles-a84998ff3b7ee41d698a9c1308369a8e1
Great article by @drdemography.com on the stupidity of not including questions of sexuality and gender in the next census
Yet another #censusfail by the ABS
Failing to count doesn't erase, just guarantees government failure
#auspol #becounted #episky
Yet another #censusfail by the ABS
Failing to count doesn't erase, just guarantees government failure
#auspol #becounted #episky
Dumping gender and sexuality questions from the census doesn’t make us less gay – it leaves us uninformed | Liz Allen
Dumping gender and sexuality questions from the census doesn’t make us less gay – it leaves us uninformed | Liz Allen
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August 28, 2024 at 10:45 PM
Great article by @drdemography.com on the stupidity of not including questions of sexuality and gender in the next census
Yet another #censusfail by the ABS
Failing to count doesn't erase, just guarantees government failure
#auspol #becounted #episky
Yet another #censusfail by the ABS
Failing to count doesn't erase, just guarantees government failure
#auspol #becounted #episky
People still remember the 2016 #CensusFail. So how safe is the 2026 census?
85% of Australians will complete the census online. Here’s how to avoid potential scams
theconversation.com
August 10, 2026 at 12:32 AM
People still remember the 2016 #CensusFail. So how safe is the 2026 census?
People still remember the 2016 #CensusFail. So how safe is the 2026 census?
85% of Australians will complete the census online. Here’s how to avoid potential scams
theconversation.com
August 7, 2026 at 6:13 AM
People still remember the 2016 #CensusFail. So how safe is the 2026 census?
🌈 hi again friends 👋 time to like, boost, & share on all your socials to support proper recognition of #queer folk as part of the Australian population 🏳️🌈
equalityaustralia.org.au/countusin2026/
#AusPol
#CensusFail (redux)
#LGBT
#LGBTQIA+
equalityaustralia.org.au/countusin2026/
#AusPol
#CensusFail (redux)
#LGBT
#LGBTQIA+
#CountUsIn
Sign the petition to ensure that the Autralian Census properly count LGBTIQ+ people in 2026.
equalityaustralia.org.au
August 26, 2024 at 6:53 AM
🌈 hi again friends 👋 time to like, boost, & share on all your socials to support proper recognition of #queer folk as part of the Australian population 🏳️🌈
equalityaustralia.org.au/countusin2026/
#AusPol
#CensusFail (redux)
#LGBT
#LGBTQIA+
equalityaustralia.org.au/countusin2026/
#AusPol
#CensusFail (redux)
#LGBT
#LGBTQIA+
Lol that was the previous one, in 2016. #censusfail
“Lessons from the Censusfail omnishambles” (2017) authory.com/Stilgherrian...
“Lessons from the Censusfail omnishambles” (2017) authory.com/Stilgherrian...
Lessons from the Censusfail omnishambles
Poor management helped cause most of the Australian government’s recent string of technology failures. Stilgherrian says that’s often down to cultural issues. When it comes to managing big IT projects...
authory.com
August 10, 2026 at 11:04 PM
Lol that was the previous one, in 2016. #censusfail
“Lessons from the Censusfail omnishambles” (2017) authory.com/Stilgherrian...
“Lessons from the Censusfail omnishambles” (2017) authory.com/Stilgherrian...
Our national #Census should count every one of us, properly. But we still don’t know how many #LGBTIQ+ people there are in #Australia. Join the campaign, calling on the #ABS and Albanese Government to #CountUsIn2026?
equalityaustralia.org.au/countusin2026/
#AusPol
#CensusFail
#LGBT
#LGBTQIA+
equalityaustralia.org.au/countusin2026/
#AusPol
#CensusFail
#LGBT
#LGBTQIA+
#CountUsIn
Sign the petition to ensure that the Autralian Census properly count LGBTIQ+ people in 2026.
equalityaustralia.org.au
August 26, 2024 at 6:54 AM
Our national #Census should count every one of us, properly. But we still don’t know how many #LGBTIQ+ people there are in #Australia. Join the campaign, calling on the #ABS and Albanese Government to #CountUsIn2026?
equalityaustralia.org.au/countusin2026/
#AusPol
#CensusFail
#LGBT
#LGBTQIA+
equalityaustralia.org.au/countusin2026/
#AusPol
#CensusFail
#LGBT
#LGBTQIA+
Why?
Spoke to the sub-contractors delivering. Last census:
Hacked *not good enough* InsecureGovOS *PwC*
Data went missing for 3 years *paper forms? online suckers?*
Incomplete data *complete incompetence*
Old mate *PwC* fixes the 2016 #CensusFail lol
Slalom next. Brad Jackson founder CEO *exPwC* lol
Spoke to the sub-contractors delivering. Last census:
Hacked *not good enough* InsecureGovOS *PwC*
Data went missing for 3 years *paper forms? online suckers?*
Incomplete data *complete incompetence*
Old mate *PwC* fixes the 2016 #CensusFail lol
Slalom next. Brad Jackson founder CEO *exPwC* lol
August 5, 2025 at 9:20 AM
Why?
Spoke to the sub-contractors delivering. Last census:
Hacked *not good enough* InsecureGovOS *PwC*
Data went missing for 3 years *paper forms? online suckers?*
Incomplete data *complete incompetence*
Old mate *PwC* fixes the 2016 #CensusFail lol
Slalom next. Brad Jackson founder CEO *exPwC* lol
Spoke to the sub-contractors delivering. Last census:
Hacked *not good enough* InsecureGovOS *PwC*
Data went missing for 3 years *paper forms? online suckers?*
Incomplete data *complete incompetence*
Old mate *PwC* fixes the 2016 #CensusFail lol
Slalom next. Brad Jackson founder CEO *exPwC* lol
It's one reason why we had #censusfail, #robodebt, #myagedcare #optusfail, and a myriad of other government failures... good governance enables courage and confidence when giving advice to shrill ministers, their advisers, and the media.
December 3, 2024 at 4:09 AM
It's one reason why we had #censusfail, #robodebt, #myagedcare #optusfail, and a myriad of other government failures... good governance enables courage and confidence when giving advice to shrill ministers, their advisers, and the media.
(yes, I agree that giving such info to the #government can be problematic - but we should have a way to be counted if we choose to share)
equalityaustralia.org.au/countusin2026/
#AusPol
#CensusFail (redux)
#LGBT
#LGBTQIA+
equalityaustralia.org.au/countusin2026/
#AusPol
#CensusFail (redux)
#LGBT
#LGBTQIA+
#CountUsIn
Sign the petition to ensure that the Autralian Census properly count LGBTIQ+ people in 2026.
equalityaustralia.org.au
August 26, 2024 at 6:54 AM
(yes, I agree that giving such info to the #government can be problematic - but we should have a way to be counted if we choose to share)
equalityaustralia.org.au/countusin2026/
#AusPol
#CensusFail (redux)
#LGBT
#LGBTQIA+
equalityaustralia.org.au/countusin2026/
#AusPol
#CensusFail (redux)
#LGBT
#LGBTQIA+
The 2016 national Census ended in finger-pointing and the 2021 poll was an exercise in finger-crossing, but this year the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) is giving the thumbs-up, confident it has done the work to ensure a smooth run – with an AI chatbot as wingman.
ABS gives Census 2026 the AI treatment
Chatbot Claire joins effort to avoid another #CensusFail.
ia.acs.org.au
August 11, 2026 at 4:06 AM
The 2016 national Census ended in finger-pointing and the 2021 poll was an exercise in finger-crossing, but this year the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) is giving the thumbs-up, confident it has done the work to ensure a smooth run – with an AI chatbot as wingman.
85% of Australians will complete the census online. Here’s how to avoid potential scams theconversation.com/85-of-austra...
85% of Australians will complete the census online. Here’s how to avoid potential scams
People still remember the 2016 #CensusFail. So how safe is the 2026 census?
theconversation.com
August 7, 2026 at 2:08 PM
85% of Australians will complete the census online. Here’s how to avoid potential scams theconversation.com/85-of-austra...
85% of Australians will complete the census online. Here’s how to avoid potential scams
theconversation.com/85-of-austra...
theconversation.com/85-of-austra...
85% of Australians will complete the census online. Here’s how to avoid potential scams
People still remember the 2016 #CensusFail. So how safe is the 2026 census?
theconversation.com
August 7, 2026 at 2:26 AM
85% of Australians will complete the census online. Here’s how to avoid potential scams
theconversation.com/85-of-austra...
theconversation.com/85-of-austra...
85% of Australians will complete the census online. Here’s how to avoid potential scams
theconversation.com/85-of-austra...
theconversation.com/85-of-austra...
85% of Australians will complete the census online. Here’s how to avoid potential scams
People still remember the 2016 #CensusFail. So how safe is the 2026 census?
theconversation.com
August 6, 2026 at 9:15 PM
85% of Australians will complete the census online. Here’s how to avoid potential scams
theconversation.com/85-of-austra...
theconversation.com/85-of-austra...
Some political confusion on lines to take about Australian #censusfail http://www.smh.com.au/federal-politics/political-news/christopher-pyne-says-census-attack-came-from-australia-20160811-gqqttm.html
Malcolm Turnbull steps in as Christopher Pyne says census...
The Turnbull government's struggle to explain exactly wen...
www.smh.com.au
December 5, 2024 at 6:29 AM
Some political confusion on lines to take about Australian #censusfail http://www.smh.com.au/federal-politics/political-news/christopher-pyne-says-census-attack-came-from-australia-20160811-gqqttm.html
Backstory to Australian #censusfail - underfunding meant some disaster was inevitable? http://www.theage.com.au/federal-politics/political-news/code-red-how-the-bureau-of-statistics-bungled-the-2016-census-20160811-gqqpxf.html (HT @craigjcalhoun)
Code Red: How the Bureau of Statistics bungled the 2016 c...
Last February, at what ought to have been the height of p...
www.theage.com.au
December 5, 2024 at 6:24 AM
Backstory to Australian #censusfail - underfunding meant some disaster was inevitable? http://www.theage.com.au/federal-politics/political-news/code-red-how-the-bureau-of-statistics-bungled-the-2016-census-20160811-gqqpxf.html (HT @craigjcalhoun)
Australia halts census after cyber attacks with fears that so called #censusfail has hit public trust http://on.ft.com/2b70WRT
Australia halts census after cyber attacks
Website taken down in latest blow to survey mired in cont...
on.ft.com
December 5, 2024 at 5:53 AM
Australia halts census after cyber attacks with fears that so called #censusfail has hit public trust http://on.ft.com/2b70WRT
@TurnbullMalcolm needs to buy some dishwashing gloves. Everything he's touched recently turns to shit #CensusFail #auspol
December 3, 2024 at 3:49 AM
@TurnbullMalcolm needs to buy some dishwashing gloves. Everything he's touched recently turns to shit #CensusFail #auspol
So you're saying I went on date night with my wife yesterday evening for no reason...? #CensusFail
November 8, 2024 at 12:48 AM
So you're saying I went on date night with my wife yesterday evening for no reason...? #CensusFail
Hi @sans_isc @johullrich notice any unusual traffic (like DDOS) lately towards Australia? Asking for a friend. #CensusFail
November 8, 2024 at 12:48 AM
Hi @sans_isc @johullrich notice any unusual traffic (like DDOS) lately towards Australia? Asking for a friend. #CensusFail
The inside story of #CensusFail. http://risky.biz/censusfail
February 12, 2024 at 4:29 AM
The inside story of #CensusFail. http://risky.biz/censusfail
Hey @ABSCensus thanks for the letter. I fixed it for you #CensusFail
November 13, 2024 at 4:24 AM
Hey @ABSCensus thanks for the letter. I fixed it for you #CensusFail