The prime minister has revealed a single question about sexual preference will appear on the 2026 Census after backlash from advocates, MPs and the LGBTIQ+ community.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has backflipped on his government's position not to include Census questions about the LGBTIQ+ community, but advocates say the move falls short. On Friday morning, the prime minister announced that a question on LGBTIQ+ identity would appear on the 2026 Census and was being tested by the Australian Bureau of Statistics .
people deserve so much better." Albanese denied that this was backing down to pressure, despite both deputy prime minister Richard Marles and Treasurer Jim Chalmers confirming there would be no questions regarding sexuality and gender identity in the Census to avoid a "divisive debate" earlier in the week.
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