A question about sexuality will be included in the 2026 census: Explainer 23 Sept

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LGBTIQ+ Source: AAP

A single question about sexuality will be included in the 2026 census, after Prime Minister Anthony Albanese reversed the original decision on the matter. (the government has decided to remove this question earlier) LGBTIQ+ advocacy groups have welcomed the concession, but say the survey must also include trans and gender-diverse Australians. Here we bring more details on this via our explainer today…



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