Please check the md5sum and size of the file you downloaded against the one in the Sources file (apt-cache showsrc), and try downloading it using a web browser or some other method. Try to get someone else to independently confirm the problem.
It could be a corrupt file on the Australian mirror, or it could be a problem with a transparent proxy or otherwise beyond their control.
(nor assign them, for that matter)
Please check the md5sum and size of the file you downloaded against the one in the Sources file (apt-cache showsrc), and try downloading it using a web browser or some other method. Try to get someone else to independently confirm the problem.
It could be a corrupt file on the Australian mirror, or it could be a problem with a transparent proxy or otherwise beyond their control.