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Federal government reverses course on census sexuality question

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A single question about sexuality will be included in the 2026 census, after Prime Minister Anthony Albanese reversed the original decision on the matter.


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By Rania Yallop

Presented by Dilail Abimanyu

Source: SBS




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A single question about sexuality will be included in the 2026 census, after Prime Minister Anthony Albanese reversed the original decision on the matter.


LGBTIQ+ advocacy groups have welcomed the concession, but say the survey must also include trans and gender-diverse Australians.

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