Australia adds optional gender identity, sexual orientation questions to census
2 sources·Updated August 11, 2026
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- ABC Just In AU·2h ago'We deserve to be counted': Gender, sexuality to be asked about in census
The 2026 census will include questions about sexual orientation and gender identity for the first time to help build a clearer picture of Australia's LGBTQ+ population, and support planning for health and community services.
Read at ABC Just In AU → - The Hindu World·3h agoAustralia adds optional gender identity, sexual orientation questions to census
For a proportion of the population, … collecting this information is very important; but for other people, it's information that they simply don't want to share, said Australian Bureau of Statistics Chief Statistician David Gruen
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