Following recent changes to departmental responsibilities, the functions of the former Department of Treaty, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships, Communities and the Arts are transitioning to new departments. Work is underway to update departments’ websites.

Australian South Sea Islanders in Queensland, Census 2021

The Queensland Government Statistician's Office has released a profile on Australian South Sea Islanders in Queensland (PDF). This publication uses Australian Bureau of Statistics Census of Population and Housing 2021 data to present key characteristics of Queensland's usual resident population of persons reporting Australian South Sea Islander ancestry.

Last reviewed:12 April 2024

Last modified:12 February 2025

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