Census Deadline Passed? Still Time to Submit | Australia News

Don’t panic if you missed the August 11 census deadline — the Australian Bureau of Statistics still accepts submissions, with over five million households already in. Even if you’re an international student or visa holder, you’re legally required to be counted (except diplomats). You can be included on someone else’s form or fill out your own for privacy. The Bureau will first send gentle reminders; only after that may you face a formal notice, and non-compliance could lead to fines up to $364 per day—or even $3,640 if you lie. Your data is protected by law, encrypted, and inaccessible to agencies like Home Affairs or Tax Office. This census shapes future government planning every five years — get it done. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/663d9f10e9047071