Australia's 2026 census adds gender identity and sexual orientation questions for first
Australia's 2026 census will include questions about gender identity and sexual orientation for the first time, providing official data on the transgender population after years of advocacy. The August 11 census follows political debate that forced Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to reverse his initial plan to exclude the questions. Current estimates suggest 178,900 Australians aged 16 and over are transgender.
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Published 31 Jul 2026, 08:00 UTC · Updated 31 Jul 2026, 08:10 UTC
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