The Epoch Times
The Epoch Times
AD
The Epoch Times
Support Us
Australia News

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.
0
FacebookXTruthGettrLinkedInTelegramEmail
Next Census to Include Gender Identity Question After Week of Pressure
A zebra crossing adorned with pride colours at Griffith University's Nathan Campus in Brisbane, Australia on Jan. 30, 2024. Daniel Teng/The Epoch Times
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
Author
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]
Author’s Selected Articles

Victorian Premier Rejects ‘Divisive Politics’ in Response to Rally Against Mass Migration

Dec 01, 2025
Victorian Premier Rejects ‘Divisive Politics’ in Response to Rally Against Mass Migration

Victorian Liberals Move to Criminalise Coercive Control

Nov 30, 2025
Victorian Liberals Move to Criminalise Coercive Control

Limits to High Risk Home Loans in Australia Coming in February 2026

Nov 29, 2025
Limits to High Risk Home Loans in Australia Coming in February 2026

A Liberal ‘Frontline Cuts Squad’: Allan Declines Debt Reduction Commission Invitation

Nov 26, 2025
A Liberal ‘Frontline Cuts Squad’: Allan Declines Debt Reduction Commission Invitation
Related Topics
labor
gender
identity
census
Peter Dutton
Jim Chalmers
Richard Marles
sexuality
Allegra Spender
Josh Burns
LGBTIQA+
Add to My List
Save
The Epoch Times
Copyright © 2000 - 2025 The Epoch Times Association Inc. All Rights Reserved.