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'We deserve to be counted': Gender, sexuality to be asked about in census

Published: 8/11/2026, 4:02:19 AM 1 source(s)
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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. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News Australia and links readers to the original publisher for the full story.

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