Census what a pain in the a...... - Page 2

Dezza · 09-08-2006, 12:52 AM

It was a bit of a pain. I was so thinking of coming up with a false religion. I was thinking of the society of Quagmire ("Giggidy"), but in the end, I decided I shouldn't lie on a thing like that.

Psycho Chicken · 09-08-2006, 12:57 AM

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Originally Posted by EDXR6T

I think it's another waist of money like anything else this ****er of a PM does:P

My old man filled it out yesterday. most of his answers consisted of.
.None of you'r buisnes.
and dont now:P

From the great improvement of the last one in 2001 i dont see this one making this country any better but making it easyer for the Tax man and centrelink to screw us over

why dosent johnny spend his time and our money on finding way's of lowering fuel cost and rates and last time i cheaked our school's are still up to Sh|t.

Because Howard introduced the census and all.....

But yes, judging from your post I would agree. The schools are still stuffed.

EDXR6T · 09-08-2006, 01:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Psycho Chicken

But yes, judging from your post I would agree. The schools are still stuffed.

Im glad you noticed;)

NC_GHIA · 09-08-2006, 01:06 AM

And you know how much centrelink like to screw us over...

XRated · 09-08-2006, 01:41 AM

I forgot Howard invented and implemented the National census.

Hmm why do we need a census? Why does any country need a census?

Oh I dunno.. Maybe so governments know how much to spend your taxes on things such as nursing homes and our health services. They don't blow it all on trips and expensive dinners (maybe an unnecessary proportion). Do you think immigration laws, national policies implement by themselves for no reason? Complain all you like, but the the government does use the information! It'd be pure anarchist if these systems didn't exist.

There's a whole lot of commonsense lacking. This isn't just information for the Howard government - but for future governments to determine trends, where to put money, what to research etc.

You've got more "privacy" issues using the Internet with cookies.

I'm glad none of you are running my country

/Rant off!

Now back to cars........

LTDHO · 09-08-2006, 07:41 AM

I want my 5 minites back!!

What a waste of time, the questions couldn't possible effect my life or those around me.

Where was
Do you think the government suck []
It petrol to expensive []

mcflux · 09-08-2006, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Psycho Chicken

Do I get in trouble if I don't do it? I seriously haven't been paying attention to much in the last 6 months.

Fine of $100 per day until handed in, or so they say. Then again, Mr Census Collecter might not knock on your door for another couple of weeks. Robbo I'm pretty sure your folks would've included you in their census form (if you're staying with them for now that is), as it asks around 60 questions in column form, and there's enough columns to fill out for six people.

Sucks if you're having a 21st of something and have 200-odd people at your joint...

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Originally Posted by 6cylEA

job: doll pludger
Main activity:doll pludging

Doll pludging?!? Please, this is a family forum!

Psycho Chicken · 09-08-2006, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Ghia5L

Fine of $100 per day until handed in, or so they say. Then again, Mr Census Collecter might not knock on your door for another couple of weeks. Robbo I'm pretty sure your folks would've included you in their census form (if you're staying with them for now that is), as it asks around 60 questions in column form, and there's enough columns to fill out for six people.

Well I got skipped out on the household form. If anyone asks I was in Darwin. Errrr, AM in Darwin.

Though knowing my luck I'll get pinged on both this and my tax return. Chris, don't audit me!

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Sucks if you're having a 21st of something and have 200-odd people at your joint...

Hmmmm, not a bad idea. Who's busy in 2011?

LTDHO · 09-08-2006, 10:45 AM

It just dawned on me.

Everyone in AFf should have put Ford down as religion..

mcflux · 09-08-2006, 10:51 AM

Gone AWOL have we?

NC_GHIA · 09-08-2006, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Ghia5L

Doll pludging?!? Please, this is a family forum!

Haha was a joke I work
ocasionaly. every friday...I want a job in anything to do with cars...

How do you get in to car audio buissness

XR Martin · 09-08-2006, 11:53 AM

They'll probably cross reference it to tax records and electoral roles. If your name doesnt come up, expect a letter.

My dad has been using the English census to track family history, its quite useful in that regard also. (99 year rule also)

Bipolar · 09-08-2006, 12:07 PM

Yeah, I was thinking the same thing. I have a Jamaican background so it would be interesting if I could and have a squiz at some from my family.

I was also thinking that anyone that looks at mine in 2105 will probably feel all nostalgic at the fact it was done in pen and paper.

GCFordChic · 09-08-2006, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by LTDHO

It just dawned on me.

Everyone in AFf should have put Ford down as religion..

By the next census it should be a recognised religion...no it WILL be!!!

I am so putting that next time, if only i didnt have to wait 5 years....

kyro_02 · 09-08-2006, 12:36 PM

none under this roof filled it out, care factor sits on zero ;)

mcflux · 09-08-2006, 03:27 PM

I guess you've got money to burn eh kyro...

**Polyal** · 09-08-2006, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Bobman

Seriously though, do any of you think a Census will make Australia a better place?

Considering the failed promises from most MP's, like here in Vic, Bracks has broken several pre-election promises for issues that are important right now, I fail to see if this census will improve anything considering how long it takes for the most important things to be fixed, such as hospital waiting lists & other "key" issues that continue unresolved.

I remember the last Census in 2001, sure is alot of things to fill out though, it's just like a tax return of your life.

I agree, to us its a waste of time. And we all know that no one likes the government, but I am sure there is a reason.

How long are we on these damn forums? Im sure to some thats a waste of time to.

And secondly, WTF is this thread still in the e series section, its got nothing to do with e series

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If you cant spare 5 minutes of your time to be serious about something then you need to get over yourself and grow up.

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Dazza XLT · 09-08-2006, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Ghia5L

I guess you've got money to burn eh kyro...

I didn't fill out the new car survey...

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They have threatened to fine me for not filling it out! So I sent it in via fax.

XR Martin · 09-08-2006, 04:18 PM

The apathy of some of you is appalling, what ever happened to National pride? Do you not want this country to remain as great as it is? Filling the census will help with that.

Id really hate to be fighting in a war amongst some of you

Bobman · 09-08-2006, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by XR6 Martin

The apathy of some of you is appalling, what ever happened to National pride? Do you not want this country to remain as great as it is? Filling the census will help with that.

Id really hate to be fighting in a war amongst some of you

Filling a form won't make the country better, it will only give the Government more information about our private lives, which is being invased more and more every year.

Think about it, since the last Census, we have had more speed cameras, more surveillance cameras, more laws meaning we are limited in our freedom, higher petrol, cost of living rising, hospital waiting lists out of control, road revenue not being spent properly, train lines not being expanded.. etc etc

National pride is freedom, but anyone who remembers S11 Economic Forum in Melbourne would know just how much our freedom is being taken away and voicing your opinion these days falls on deaf ears.

GCFordChic · 09-08-2006, 04:34 PM

The funny thing is i like filling in forms...I kinda had fun doing it! lol I just thought of it like one of those funny internet quizzes like 'What kind of animal are you?' and then at the end it pops up with a funny picture of a monkey doing star jumps and laughing and it tells me im a monkey..hehehe...only thing is it didnt have a funny picture at the end, nor any insight into what kind of Australian i am...lol

I have a soloution Bobman that will fix all the problems you listed...dont let anyone into Australia, dont let anyone move around within Australia, dont let anyone grow older, dont allow them to change jobs, dont allow changes in their day-to-day activity. Then...
1. we will never need another census
2. the big bad government will know where exactly to put the money because the environment wont be ever-changing and

The only completely private information is what goes on in your mind... if you are missing the filter from the brain to the mouth, nothing is private personal information.

XR Martin · 09-08-2006, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Bobman

Filling a form won't make the country better, it will only give the Government more information about our private lives, which is being invased more and more every year.

Think about it, since the last Census, we have had more speed cameras, more surveillance cameras, more laws meaning we are limited in our freedom, higher petrol, cost of living rising, hospital waiting lists out of control, road revenue not being spent properly, train lines not being expanded.. etc etc

National pride is freedom, but anyone who remembers S11 Economic Forum in Melbourne would know just how much our freedom is being taken away and voicing your opinion these days falls on deaf ears.

If its so bad why dont you move? I hear Lebanon is nice this time of year.

GCFordChic · 09-08-2006, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by XR6 Martin

If its so bad why dont you move? I hear Lebanon is nice this time of year.

lol you are gonna cop it now...do you want to borrow my bomb shelter?

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needfordspeed · 09-08-2006, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by XR6 Martin

The apathy of some of you is appalling, what ever happened to National pride? Do you not want this country to remain as great as it is? Filling the census will help with that.

Id really hate to be fighting in a war amongst some of you

LOL, good post!!

**Polyal** · 09-08-2006, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by GCFordChic

lol you are gonna cop it now...do you want to borrow my bomb shelter?

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Why its Gold!

Good to hear someone who isn't sooking for a change.

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Bobman · 09-08-2006, 04:51 PM

It's not sooking, but some of you need to take the govco glasses off and see the real world and how this form would make any great difference in our daily lives that is so different from the way we live it now.

**Polyal** · 09-08-2006, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Bobman

It's not sooking, but some of you need to take the govco glasses off and see the real world and how this form would make any great difference in our daily lives that is so different from the way we live it now.

mate I agree it doesn't make a huge difference, but it must do SOMETHING. Its not a difficult task, and our lives are not that busy/important enough that you cant take 5 mins to fill in a form.

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GCFordChic · 09-08-2006, 04:55 PM

well dont do it and see if it affects your life... the government isnt all bad you know...but im sure you would do a better job all by yourself and EVERYONE in the country would love you for it.

Polyal, gold...well in my eyes, i had a laugh, but, controversial and bound to stir up other emotions and issues not related e-series..CERTAINLY lol

Bobman · 09-08-2006, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by GCFordChic

well dont do it and see if it affects your life... the government isnt all bad you know...but im sure you would do a better job all by yourself and EVERYONE in the country would love you for it.

Lol, I didn't say that, but it would be nice to have a better choice of leaders eh? Howard has done some good to the country yes, but some other things make you wonder. No I would not do a better job, I would never get into politics in the first place.

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Originally Posted by GCFordChic

Polyal, gold...well in my eyes, i had a laugh, but, controversial and bound to stir up other emotions and issues not related e-series..CERTAINLY lol

Actually I did do it, I was just saying that some policies set down aren't necessarily beneficial to everyday hard working people (ie low income), that's where the buck stops.

I do all my other forms too, tax return etc.

GCFordChic · 09-08-2006, 05:13 PM

I do know what you mean, i mean in all reality when it comes to government spending i couldnt care less about welfare/centrelink/baby bonus/NSW,VIC,TAS,SA,NT,WA,ACT/primary and high schools etc because they dont affect me directly. But i understand they are things that need to be considered as well and maybe what i put as the most important things arent what the government decides. Truth is they are never going to keep everybody happy all of the time. But the small amount of information gathered will help determine the status of our country as it is at the moment (or last night) it is a snapshot in time and will tell us more than people expect. I just dont know why so many people seem so opposed to it, even reading everything written, i still cant see why some people have MAJOR issues in completing it... i guess u have grown up in an age where personal information is alot less personal...