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Key FactsGovernment Changes Stance on LGBT Census Inclusion
Aug 30, 2024 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
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- For the first time, lesbian, gay, and bisexual Australians will be counted in the census, following internal dissent that prompted a government reversal.
- Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced a new question on sexuality will be included in the census if testing by the Australian Bureau of Statistics is successful.
- The exclusion of questions regarding gender identity has been criticized by LGBT advocates, who argue that it hampers data collection and the improvement of services for the community.
- Despite the change, the government maintains its position against comprehensive census alterations, which some view as inadequate.
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