Senator Wong: The Treasurer has provided the following answer to the honourable senator's question: (1) Health surveys have previously been conducted by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) in 1977-78, 1983, 1989-90, 1995, 2001, 2004-05 and 2007-08. (2) No form is available as the Australian Health Survey is being conducted using a Computer Assisted Interview approach to ensure efficient data collection and reduce respondent load by only asking questions that are relevant to them. Instead, a list of data items available from the results of the survey can be provided on request. (3) Overall, the questions posed in the Australian Health Survey are very similar to previous cycles, with the addition of more detailed questions in relation to physical activity and dietary intake. In addition, for the first time this survey asks for the voluntary provision of blood and/or urine samples for further analysis of key measures such as cholesterol, diabetes, kidney function and salt, amongst others. (4) The ability to issue fines does not rest with the ABS. Under the Census and Statistics Act 1905, the ABS can make a recommendation to the Commonwealth Directory of Public Prosecutions (CDPP) to prosecute a respondent for failure to supply information requested by the ABS. The application of a penalty is at the discretion of the Court. The ABS Annual Report 2010-11 (Table 8.8, page 114) notes that a total of 30 cases were referred to the CDPP in the four financial years to 2010-11.