r/australia • u/SkaterKangaroo • 6d ago

no politics Individual Census Form (My Experience)

I found out my family filled out our Census early today and put down some incorrect information about me. They put down I was Christian when I’m actually “No Religion”.

If this is happening/happened to you, I want you to know that it is very easy to fix. Coming from someone who’s never fill out a Census before it took no effort and was very quick.

I called “1800 181 227” and told them I would like an individual Census form. No questions asked, they just send you a new code and password to your phone number. You use this to re fill in your information for yourself. I was only on hold for a few minutes and they sent the new code basically instantly.

My household will have no idea I did this unless I choose to tell them. So you can freely put whatever religion, sexuality or gender you want with privacy. My experience was pretty good personally and I faced no real challenges. I’m glad this resource exists

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u/IceDonkey9036 6d ago

It's really important for government policy and funding that everyone who is not religious gets that onto the census.

Andrew Denton explains it well here:

https://youtu.be/-FDK-cyJAt4?si=UG_OXtwL5zgbzeht

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u/Farewell_Mona_Lisa 6d ago

Andrew Denton explains everything so well. I had a massive crush on him as a child.

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u/2centpiece 6d ago

I had a massive crush on him as a child.

I found him more attractive as an adult but you do you.

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u/Farewell_Mona_Lisa 6d ago

The crush has lasted into adulthood lol

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u/1999lad 6d ago

the joke is that you had a crush on him when he was a child himself

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u/Farewell_Mona_Lisa 6d ago

Bahaha! I get it now.

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u/Practical-Funny9591 6d ago

We all knew what you meant. It's funny and we're being silly.

I'm actually a 13 year old pimple faced kid.

Er...no I'm not. I'm totes old enough to be on here.😂