census

[shadow grinder]

hey guys...

we didnt recieve our census forms.....what do you do if you didnt get them? :crazy:

 

[Bastard Squad]

You could try their hotline 1300 362 883

 

[Twizzle]

you can do it online

 

[shadow grinder]

you can do it online

do you have the link?

i tried looking but the only online version i can find of it is at ecensus...but it askes for your form number...

 

[Twizzle]

yeh, they give you a form number when they give you your forums, so you may be screwed there

you may need to ring the help line and get a form number

 

[shadow grinder]

i rang them and they asked me for my address and everything and siad they would get someone to send it out...but it better be quick....coz i wont be happy if we get fined when we didnt get a f**king form!

 

[innsaneink]

hey guys...

we didnt recieve our census forms.....what do you do if you didnt get them? :crazy:

You dont exist...we did ours last week, and now the bloody things been thrown out with newspapers and junk mail.

Is there a fine?

 

[RK]

No I dont think there is a fine, because its all confidential!!!

 

[shadow grinder]

i read on the site that there is a $100 odd fine for every day over that it isnt handed in. Might have mis-read it tho...as i do that alot on the net.

 

[shadow grinder]

quote from abs.gov.au site:

IS IT COMPULSORY?


Ultimately, yes. The Census and Statistics Act (1905) which authorises the Census also provides for the compulsory completion of the Census form.

On Census Night, 8th August, 2006, you are being asked to answer the questions on the Census form. If you do not answer the questions, the Australian Statistician has the power to direct you to provide the information. If he does this, you have a legal obligation to comply. The Census and Statistics Act (1905) provides for penalties of up to $110 per day for people convicted of failing to complete and return a form when directed to do so.

 

[Cupid Stunt]

You dont exist...we did ours last week, and now the bloody things been thrown out with newspapers and junk mail.

Is there a fine?

Almost did the same thing!

And yes there is a fine, & no it's not confidential. The whole "form number" kind of gives away the fact that a database will hold all this info whether you like it or not. The fines are $110 a day for each it is late, though not straight off the mark. Take to long & court action can be taken to force you to fill it in &/or pay the fines. Refuse that & there's prison terms on the way. Yeah, democracy is sexy like that... :lol:

 

[Cupid Stunt]

Damn it, posted as I typed. :lol: