Multiple Australian outlets report that “data diviners” are urging Australians to keep faith in the national census and to disregard what they describe as “digital crusades” aimed at undermining it. The reporting frames the dispute as part of a long-running culture war between those who support the census and those who do not, but says the debate is intensifying in 2026. The outlets place particular emphasis on how online activity and social media discussions are shaping public attitudes toward census participation and trust in census results. While the stories use similar wording, they all highlight that the central focus of the controversy is the census itself—its role in informing government planning and services, and the concern among critics that digital campaigns may reduce participation or confidence. The articles collectively indicate that supporters are responding to misinformation and pressure campaigns by encouraging people to complete the census and to consider it a reliable source of information for public decision-making.