Census (Amendment) Act 2000

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1. Introduction

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   Background

   1. The 2001 Census

   2. Consultation with users

   3. The requirement for information on religion

   4. Technical issues.

   5. Existing legislation

   6. The need for legislation

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   Commentary on the Act

   1. Section 1

   2. Section 2

4. Commencement

5. Hansard References:

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