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Census Confirmed to Include Question on Gender Identity

The Australian Census will include a question on gender identity after pressure from progressive groups.
Census Confirmed to Include Question on Gender Identity
Signage denoting a unisex bathroom can be seen at Melbourne Airport, Australia, on Oct. 31, 2023. Susan Mortimer/The Epoch Times
Monica O’Shea
Monica O’Shea
9/9/2024|Updated: 9/9/2024
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The Australian Census will now include questions on both gender identity and sexuality after the pressure from the LGBT community.

Treasurer Jim Chalmers confirmed the question would be part of the 2026 survey.

Monica O’Shea
Monica O’Shea
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Monica O’Shea is a reporter based in Australia. She previously worked as a reporter for Motley Fool Australia, Daily Mail Australia, and Fairfax Regional Media. She can be reached at monica.o'[email protected]
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