'Entire streets' in regional towns miss out on census information in the post
Some residents of South Australia's largest federal electorate say they are yet to receive census information by post, prompting confusion and concern about the possibility of fines.
Residents of Yorke Peninsula in South Australia are struggling with receiving census information by post. Federal Liberal MP for Grey Tom Venning reported receiving at least 80 calls from constituents who claim they did not receive any census materials. The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) confirmed that some areas on the Yorke Peninsula had not received census letters, but assured residents that they would not face fines for not receiving the forms.
Mr Venning expressed concern about the unjust anxiety caused by the delay in delivering census materials, which affected entire streets, including a 3-kilometre stretch near Port Pirie. Many residents found the process of requesting a hard copy or navigating the online form too difficult, particularly for those who are not tech-savvy.
Arthurton resident Arty Glazbrook, who had to enlist his granddaughter's help to complete his census, expressed frustration that his town missed out on the traditional method of leaving forms at the doorstep. Creina Cullen, another Arthurton resident, mentioned that several people from her area went to the local post office, assuming they might have received the forms there.
The ABS acknowledged the issue and stated they were still delivering forms in some areas of the Yorke Peninsula, but did not disclose the exact number of forms or letters that were not delivered.
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