Australia adds optional gender identity and sexual orientation questions to census
Australia's census is set to be the largest and most inclusive ever, with new optional questions on gender identity and sexual orientation.
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The story so far
Australia has added optional questions about gender identity and sexual orientation to its census. This change is part of a broader effort to make the census more inclusive. The census is underway, with nearly 28 million Australians participating.
The Australian Broadcasting Corporation has published guidance on the consequences of not completing the census form. The Conversation explains how census data influences public services and infrastructure. Realestate.com.au discusses how census data affects housing decisions.
According to AP News, the new questions are optional and aim to better represent the diversity of the Australian population.
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The reporting (8)
- Australia Census Bluefield Daily Telegraph · 14h ago
- Ghost of census past: The number haunting millions of Aussies realestate.com.au · 14h ago
- The census will ask about your sexual orientation. What should you write? The Conversation · 14h ago
- Nearly 28 million Australians to take part tonight in largest and most inclusive census ever The Independent · 14h ago
- What happens if you do not complete your census form? ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation · 14h ago
- From flushing our toilets to building new schools, this is why filling in your census form matters The Conversation · 14h ago
- Forget population: Sleeper census stat deciding if you’ll buy a home realestate.com.au · 14h ago
- Australia adds optional gender identity and sexual orientation questions to census AP News · 14h ago
The obvious questions
What is the significance of the new census questions?
The new optional questions on gender identity and sexual orientation aim to make the census more inclusive and better represent the diversity of the Australian population.
What happens if you do not complete your census form?
The Australian Broadcasting Corporation has published guidance on the consequences of not completing the census form.
How does census data influence public services and infrastructure?
The Conversation explains how census data is used to inform decisions about public services and infrastructure, such as building new schools and managing public utilities.
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