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Has this submission been prepared in collaboration with any other individual(s) or organisation(s)?

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Yes (provide details below)
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Potential changes - Ancestry and Ethnic identity

Do you currently use Ancestry data from the Census? (Select one)

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Yes
No

To what extent does this data currently meet your needs? (Select one)

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Fully
Partially
Not at all
Do not have a need for the data

Is there benefit in collecting Ethnic identity in addition to Ancestry data in the Census? (Select one)

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No
Don't know
If yes, please provide a detailed explanation of what is expected to be provided by collecing ethnic identity that ancestry does not provide. Include examples on how the data would be used for each topic.
How we perceive ourselves is more important than who we actually are.

If the Census were to collect Ethnic identity data, should more than one ethnicity be collected? (Select one)

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No
Don't know
Please explain why.
I equally identify with my mother's and father's origin. These are two different ethnic groups.

Potential changes - Religious affiliation

Do you currently use Religious affiliation data from the Census? (Select one)

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Yes
No

To what extent does this data currently meet your needs? (Select one)

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Partially
Not at all
Do not have a need for the data

Describe the expected impact for you or your organisation if the Census collected Religious affiliation through a two-part question.

Please consider both the positives and negatives, if applicable, when responding to this question.
A two part question will reduce confusion for the general public in interpreting the question.