Census inflation
If you’re parked in Australian tonight, you’re in.
Non-compliant? Don’t be, you’ll be up for $364 a day. Fucking inflation.
They write to you first, very politely. Then less politely. Then the lawyers get involved. In practice, almost nobody is ever actually fined. But the number is real, and, of course, it went up this year.
Every five years, Australia asks everyone to stop and profile themselves. Citizens, families, visitors, tourists, temporary visa holders—if you’re parked in Australian tonight, you’re in.
I’m a Mancunian living in Geelong on a PR visa. The ABS doesn’t care. Fill it in, ya wooly-back.
I like this also: False information attracts up to $3,640 in fines. So if you’re tempted to list your occupation as “astronaut” or your religion as “Jedi”—and many Australians have—buyer beware.
Today, the census replaces ADS. That’s how serious this is.
Go fill it in. You have until October 1. No rush. See ya tomoz.
Nick
