What is the Census and what happens if you don’t do it?

Aug 10, 2026, 9:45 PM4 min

After five years, it’s come back around again: Tuesday the 11th of August is Census night. But what’s the Census for, and what happens if you don't do it?

After five years, it’s come back around again: Tuesday the 11th of August is Census night. But what’s the Census for, and what happens if you don't do it?

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