ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation·3 min read·medium
Should Hongkongers be counted in the census?
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Jason Fang, Erin Handley
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Hong Kong-born Australians are advocating for 'Hongkonger' to be recognized as a distinct ancestry category in the 2026 Australian census. Currently, the Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies Hong Kong ancestry under the broader 'Chinese' category, which activists argue ignores their unique cultural identity.
The 2026 census will be held on Tuesday, August 11.
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