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Australia Census Includes Optional Gender and Sexual Orientation Questions
Australia's latest census has introduced optional questions regarding gender identity and sexual orientation for the first time. This marks a significant change in how demographic data is collected in the country.
11 Aug, 04:59 — 11 Aug, 05:03
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Times of IndiaMostly Factual8d ago
Australia census asks about sexual orientation, gender for first time
By TOI WORLD DESK
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Australia Introduces Optional Gender, Sexual Orientation Questions In Census
Australia's 2026 census asks residents about sexual orientation and gender identity, for the first time, after Labor reversed course on the questions
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First report: Times of India · 11 Aug, 04:59|Full coverage: 4 · 4h|Window: 4h
