Services Australia removes Census dance video after taxpayer backlash over spending
Services Australia deleted a choreographed dance video promoting 2026 Census registration after taxpayers condemned it as wasteful. The June 4 Instagram post featured employees dancing to Ace of Base, sparking backlash over public money spent on entertainment content while Australians face 36-minute call waits. An agency spokesperson defended the videos' effectiveness for audience engagement.
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Published 20 Jul 2026, 06:52 UTC · Updated 20 Jul 2026, 07:00 UTC
Summary by OZbrief Editorial. Original report: The West Australian. Editorial policy · Corrections
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