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    Default I had the "census knock" this morning, it's that time again, fellow Aussies...

    This is going to be interesting.

    I said no way am i filling this thing out.

    The nice young man said he will have to send his supervisor around.

    Bring it on.
    The greatest privilege of a human life is to become a
    midwife to the awakening of the Soul in another person.”
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    Default Re: I had the "census knock" this morning, it's that time again, fellow Aussies...

    Oh! Lmao! Let us know how it goes....Still no census knocking at my door!


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    Default Re: I had the "census knock" this morning, it's that time again, fellow Aussies...

    You'll do better if you fill it out...........

    Date of birth: 14/27/1258

    Religion: Spiderman

    Occupation: Census disturbance officer............

    If you know what I mean
    People are so scared to believe in anything, for fear of being fooled, that they end up being fooled in to not believing.

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    Default Re: I had the "census knock" this morning, it's that time again, fellow Aussies...

    There is a loop hole.

    I might just happen to be out of the country that night

    Either that or just not be at home....
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    Default Re: I had the "census knock" this morning, it's that time again, fellow Aussies...

    Or you don't speak English
    People are so scared to believe in anything, for fear of being fooled, that they end up being fooled in to not believing.

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    Default Re: I had the "census knock" this morning, it's that time again, fellow Aussies...

    ALso .... you can now fill it in online too... but i noticed that is not openly advertised
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    Default Re: I had the "census knock" this morning, it's that time again, fellow Aussies...

    Quote Posted by pharoah21 (here)
    You'll do better if you fill it out...........

    Date of birth: 14/27/1258

    Religion: Spiderman

    Occupation: Census disturbance officer............

    If you know what I mean
    If you do that, you enter their realms and giving obviously fake info will result in fines.

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    Default Re: I had the "census knock" this morning, it's that time again, fellow Aussies...

    any way to avoid this?

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    Default Re: I had the "census knock" this morning, it's that time again, fellow Aussies...

    I have a plan, basically if you are not home on the night of the 9th, you" fall between the cracks".
    The greatest privilege of a human life is to become a
    midwife to the awakening of the Soul in another person.”
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    Default Re: I had the "census knock" this morning, it's that time again, fellow Aussies...

    Wrap plaster around both arms and explain that you have an injury. You have no friends or family who are willing to help you sign.

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    I feel like I'm back at school coming up with all these excuses
    People are so scared to believe in anything, for fear of being fooled, that they end up being fooled in to not believing.

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    Default Re: I had the "census knock" this morning, it's that time again, fellow Aussies...

    Quote Posted by TigaHawk (here)
    any way to avoid this?
    Will you be in the commonwealth of australia on that night?

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    Default Re: I had the "census knock" this morning, it's that time again, fellow Aussies...

    Hi Astrid,

    Just thought i would share that I did not fill out my census here in Canada. Many phone calls, one visit, call from supervisor and threat of sending out someone to take my refusal in writing. This was 6 weeks ago now and I have heard nothing since then. The supervisor asked why I would risk going to jail as it is the law in Canada and one must fill it out and submit it. She affirmed that is is really not intrusive and asked for very little personal info.

    I informed her that the stats go to Lockheed Martin who is nothing but a warring company, who then implements the info in the computer program they designed and then Lockheed Martin sends the info to Stats Canada. I informed her I see no reason that this company should have any personal information on me. (my understanding is that Canada, UK, Australia and other British colonized nations are using Lockheed Martin for their census gathering also)

    My next line if they do call and threaten me again will be to ask to see the legislated law that says I must submit information to Lockheed Martin.

    Hope this helps and yes push come to shove, I fully prepared to do a little time if need be. They will look like the idiots they are as I'm a retired female senior citizen. I could use a little time off from utilities, food, gas, etc and the financial break would be a boon

    PS I have worked in provincial and federal penal systems as a counselor at different times in my career so yes I know what I'm getting into and know the ropes so to speak.
    Love and Light Always/Sandy

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    Quote I had the "census knock " this morning, its that time again fellow Aussies....
    They came knocking three weeks ago, I took the form and immediately threw it in the trash can. They left and have not returned.

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    Default Re: I had the "census knock" this morning, it's that time again, fellow Aussies...

    i got the census and threw it in the bin

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    Default Re: I had the "census knock" this morning, it's that time again, fellow Aussies...

    Quote Posted by the_flyingboy (here)
    i got the census and threw it in the bin
    What are you gonna tell em when they come to pick it up?

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    Default Re: I had the "census knock" this morning, it's that time again, fellow Aussies...

    Quote Posted by Lord Sidious (here)
    Quote Posted by the_flyingboy (here)
    i got the census and threw it in the bin
    What are you gonna tell em when they come to pick it up?
    Don't answer the door.
    People are so scared to believe in anything, for fear of being fooled, that they end up being fooled in to not believing.

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    Quote Posted by pharoah21 (here)
    Quote Posted by Lord Sidious (here)
    Quote Posted by the_flyingboy (here)
    i got the census and threw it in the bin
    What are you gonna tell em when they come to pick it up?
    Don't answer the door.
    All of the avoidance of this won't solve it.
    You need to deal with it.

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    Default Re: I had the "census knock" this morning, it's that time again, fellow Aussies...

    Quote Posted by TigaHawk (here)
    any way to avoid this?
    Often there is no legal support to make you participate, they hope you will feel pressurized enough.

    We had a census here too this year. To begin with it was executed by volunteers taken out of the citizenry ...
    They have insufficient background checked to inquire for such personal data.
    They asked the most idiotic questions like how much mobile phones were in the house etc. I had to answer
    them in 2 different places. On the first location I have only answered the most functional questions. On the
    2nd location we avoided the interview twice. There was only one telephone call trying to get the interview
    still. After we indicated that we were not obliged to participate the attempts stopped.

    Well, see it as a test ... Are you indeed brave enough to say no ? Can we walk our talk ?

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    Default Re: I had the "census knock" this morning, it's that time again, fellow Aussies...

    Hi Astrid,

    I have never completed a 'Census' in my life...

    As soon as I recieve one, it goes straight in the...



    My gates are always locked...'Especially to Govt'..!

    Plausible Deniablity is always a good defence...

    e.g.

    I posted it off, because I was not going to be here on the date of pick-up. Let the 'Bastards' earn their Money trying to chase it up themselves!

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    Default Re: I had the "census knock" this morning, it's that time again, fellow Aussies...

    Fill in the form, with the most confusing spelling, and the worst handwriting you have ever written with. Make it impossible to read, but legally, you have completed it. Just another idea
    People are so scared to believe in anything, for fear of being fooled, that they end up being fooled in to not believing.

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