New questions have been added to the upcoming 2026 Australian census.
These new questions will be regarding gender and sexual orientation, for those aged over 16.
Census General Manager, Jenny Telford said this would help deliver richer insights.
”With the addition of a new topic on gender and sexual orientation, and updates to existing topics to meet emerging data needs,” Ms Telford said.
“We will make Census results freely available across a range of products making it easier than ever for people to access and use.”
South west residents will have to keep August 11 clear in their diary, with that the declared census date.
Forms will begin to arrive at households in late July.
