In 2023, the Australian Bureau of Statistics vowed that the LGBTIQ+ community would be better represented in the next Census. Now, it has been revealed questions will remain unchanged.
Members of the LGBTIQ+ community say they feel betrayed by the federal government over a decision not to include more categories for gender and sexuality in the 2026 Census. The decision comes despite the Australian Bureau of Statistics working with an LGBTIQ+ Expert Advisory Committee to develop and propose new questions for inclusion. Anna Brown, CEO of the advocacy group Equality Australia, said these questions would have provided crucial information about the Australian community.
The ABS later issued a Statement of Regret acknowledging the hurt and distress the Census had caused, and vowed to work with the LGBTIQ+ community ahead of the 2026 Census to "minimise the risk of further harm". Long, who has been working with the ABS to develop and test proposed questions, said they were in tears when they heard the news that categories wouldn't be updated for the 2026 Census.
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