Australia's 2026 Census to Include Direct Question on Gender for Trans and Gender-Diverse People
From Saturday Magazine
This year’s Census represents a pretty significant change for Australia’s trans, gender-diverse and non-binary communities. For the first time, Australians aged 16 and over will be asked about their gender, alongside a separate question about sex recorded at birth. We’re joined by Michelle McNamara and Son Vivienne from Transgender Victoria Transgender Victoria has spent years advocating for this change, arguing that if communities aren’t counted, governments can’t properly plan for the