Date Time Australians encouraged to check their letterboxes for Census instructions The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) has started sending instructions on how to complete the Census to more than 10 million Australian households ahead of the Census on Tuesday 10 August. Around 85 per cent of all households in Australia will receive a letter that explains how to complete online or how to order a paper form. Some households will receive a paper form and a reply-paid envelope for its return. There are instructions on the paper form if they prefer to complete it online. Andrew Henderson, Census Executive Director and National Spokesperson said, “please check your letterbox. We’re encouraging people to complete their Census, as soon as they receive their instructions, if they know where they will be on Tuesday 10 August.