Census 2016

I heard that facsimile machines are the latest thing?

 

Far too high tech for a govt department. Facsimile machines are still being beta tested by the ABS!

 

They don't want us to enter "Jedi" as a religion, but I even have a tee-shirt that states, "Trust me, I'm a Jedi". Anyone who's visited my office will testify that it's basically a shrine to Star Wars!

I'm considering walking the dark path and pledging allegiance to the Red God. "For the night is dark and full of terrors".

 

I don't know what to put for religion. I'm not religious. But I don't know if I am an Atheist, Agnostic or Secular Humanist. Is there a quiz for this?

 

You can do it early?? How late can you be?

 

If the census 12 digit code form is sent to my IP address and the buggers don't it will i get fined? How do they even know who to fine?

Does international students have to be counted on the form? do they have to fill out a form?

Can I be fined for not completing the census?
Yes. If a person fails to return a census form, the ABS will firstly notify that person of their legal obligation to do so.

If that person still does not return a census form, they may face a fine of $180 a day until the form is returned.

The ABS says prosecutions and fines are its last resort.

In 2011 there were fewer than 100 instances where fines were issued, and the ABS expects a similar number of fines this year.

 

I won't be participating.... I've decided to leave the country instead.

 

I am interested to read how many people register as LGBT as this figure recently is now increasing thanks to the world becoming more accepting of other human beings especially young people where the biggest rise in numbers is actually being seen. The numbers are still very much smaller the older the age group is......

What percentage of the population is gay?

 

I return from trekking in India first thing Tuesday morning so just scrape in.

 

Well I didn't get my number in the mail (we have a LOT of mail get stolen from our block of townhouses). I have had to contact them via the online submission because the phone number simply states "we are experiencing a high volume of calls" I don't hold high hopes that anyone will actually get back to me.

At least I have the receipt, I won't be paying if they try and fine me.

 

I did it on Saturday, no problems at all.

 

I completed mine today and had no issues either.

 

Mr Angel has done his bit for the gender gap issues thingee. He believes that any work done around the house is domestic, and that capital improvements to his camper trailer is essential for the maintenance of his home. He clicked that he performed 29 hours of housework. Sounds about right.

 

Don't worry about it, the log in is sent to the residence, ie the place where the occupants live. They will be smart enough to sort it out themselves.

 

Best to give them a buzz on 1300 214 531

I just got through to them (about my 30th attempt) and they are SMSing me a new code. The problem with using the web form is the current delay (according to the lady on the phone) is 5 days before they even look at it, the fine for not doing it by the September deadline can be $180 per day up to a maximum of $1,800.

 

So does he pull his weight with the mopping, laundry and vacuuming?

 

He cleaned the filters in my vacuum cleaner with his air gun on Saturday morning, if that counts.