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The Design Institute of Australia has launched a national advocacy campaign to ensure designers are counted in the 2026 Census.

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Who
Design Institute of Australia, Clemenger BBDO
What
The Design Institute of Australia has launched a national advocacy campaign to ensure designers are counted in the 2026 Census.
When
Thu, 16 Jul 2026 22:49:16 GMT · 3h 19m ago
Where
Australia ·
Why
There is currently no reliable baseline count of how many designers work in Australia, despite their estimated $67.5 billion annual economic contribution.
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The campaign aims to establish a precise figure for the number of designers in Australia, providing data to support the industry's economic significance.

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