Subscribe to Census Test updates through myGov
What the Census Test is
Australia’s next Census is in 2026 and planning is underway. Before every Census, the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) holds a Census Test to make sure systems and processes are ready. The Census Test is on 5 August 2025.
We’re working with the ABS on a new option to subscribe for updates and to access the Census Test through myGov.
Participation in the Census Test will help improve the 2026 Census.
You can find more information about the Census Test on the Census website.
What you’ll get if you subscribe
If you take part, you’ll subscribe to get:
- Census Test updates sent to your myGov Inbox
- a unique link sent to your myGov Inbox to access the Census Test.
You’ll automatically be unsubscribed when testing ends in October 2025.
If you need help during the Census Test, you can find information on the Census website.
When you can subscribe
From 15 to 21 July 2025, you can subscribe to access the Census Test through myGov.
How to subscribe
When you’re signed in to myGov you can subscribe to the Census Test updates through your account settings:
- Select My account, Account settings and then Subscriptions.
- Under Notifications from other services, Census Test updates select Subscribe.
You’ll then need to follow the prompts to finish your subscription. Once complete, you’ll get a myGov Inbox message confirming your subscription.
How to unsubscribe
You can choose to unsubscribe at any time. To unsubscribe, you can select the unsubscribe link from the myGov Inbox message.
When you’re signed in to myGov you can also unsubscribe through your account settings:
- Select My account, Account settings and then Subscriptions.
- Go to Notifications from other services, Census Test updates and select Unsubscribe.
You’ll need to follow the prompts to finish this process.