People still awaiting Census instructions less than a week out
The ABC has received reports of some people not yet receiving instructions less than a week out from Census night.
Some residents across Australia are confused and awaiting instructions for the upcoming Census on August 11, despite mail still being delivered. Federal MP Tony Pasin and Justice of the Peace Sally Goode have both reported that community members are seeking help to fill out the online form or request a paper questionnaire. The majority of those seeking assistance are elderly people who do not have access to a computer.
The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) is dropping off paper forms in areas like the Wimmera and Riverland region, and field officers will carry bright yellow satchels with ABS identification tags to help residents request a paper form. Census spokesperson Emily Walter assures that people can still complete the Census after August 11, as long as they reflect the date they spent at their residence on Census night.
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