Australia holds its largest-ever census with gender identity and sexual orientation questions

Nearly 28 million Australians are participating in the country's largest and most inclusive census ever. For the first time, people aged 16 and above are answering questions on gender identity, sexual orientation, and sex recorded at birth. The census aims to provide a more complete demographic picture of Australian society.

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