Skipping the Census? You could be facing a fine and even bigger penalty for lying

There are new questions in the census form this year. NewsWire / David CroslingThere are new questions in the census form this year. NewsWire / David Crosling Credit: News Corp AustraliaAnyone who skips the 2026 census or lies on the form could face fines of up to $3640. Those who fail to complete the form will receive a letter from the ABS instructing them to complete it. Camera Icon Aussies trying to avoid the census could be facing a fine of more than $300 per day.