Federal government reverses course on census sexuality question

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

Image: Chief Executive of Equality Australia, Anna Brown (AAP) Credit: LUKAS COCH/AAPIMAGE

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

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