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Next Census to Include Gender Identity Question After Week of Pressure

The week-long debate saw the Labor Party split with its progressive electorates pushing for inclusion of gender diversity questions.
Next Census to Include Gender Identity Question After Week of Pressure
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Monica O’Shea
Monica O’Shea
8/29/2024|Updated: 9/4/2024

A row over questions on gender identity in the next Census has compelled the Australian Bureau of Statistics to include questions on sexual preference.

The move comes after progressive leaders, bodies, and media outlets pushed the issue over the past week.

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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