The initial hope within LGBTQ+ advocacy circles was centered around the commitment made by the Labor party to include new questions on gender identity in the 2026 census. This would signify a progressive move towards acknowledgment and representation of diverse identities, but recent changes have caused disappointment and concern regarding the government's commitment to inclusivity.
Despite the government ultimately deciding to include one question on gender identity in the 2026 census, the sentiment among advocates is that this move is insufficient. Advocates argue that a single question does not adequately capture the complexities of gender identities, calling into question the government’s sincerity towards understanding and addressing the needs of the LGBTQ+ community.
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