The 2026 Census will include questions on gender identity, treasurer Jim Chalmers confirms

The 2026 Census in Australia will for the first time include questions on sexual identity and gender, with Treasurer Jim Chalmers announcing that the Australian Bureau of Statistics will survey citizens aged 16 and above on the topic of sexuality. This decision follows calls from LGBTIQ+ advocates for the government to include these questions in the Census, after Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles previously stated it was not a priority. Treasurer Jim Chalmers’ announcement marks a significant step towards greater inclusivity and representation in Australia’s official data collection efforts.

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