CENSUS “BACKFLIP” NOT GOOD ENOUGH
CONCERN ABOUT TRANS AND INTERSEX EXCLUSION
“When Anthony Albanese walked across the Sydney Harbour Bridge during World Pride in 2023, it was with all of us, not some of us.”
- Rodney Croome
Today, Mr Albanese reversed the Government’s decision not to ask a question about sexual orientation, but said there will only be one question, effectively ruling out questions about gender identity and sex characteristics.
Just.Equal spokesperson, Rodney Croome, said,
“When Anthony Albanese walked across the Sydney Harbour Bridge during World Pride, it was with all of us, not some of us.”
“Trans and gender diverse people, and people with innate variations of sex characteristics, have significantly worse health outcomes than other Australians.”
“It is vital the Census count them so governments know what resources are required to improve their health and wellbeing.”
“We can’t support a question about sexual orientation without additional questions that allow trans and intersex people to be seen and the challenges they face acknowledged.”
“We will write to the Government urging it to endorse the fully-inclusive ABS standards for LGBTIQA+ data collection.”
Earlier this week, Just.Equal Australia said Mr Albanese should not be invited to pride events, including the Sydney Mardi Gras, until he reverses LGBTIQA+ exclusion from the Census and protects LGBTIQA+ people in faith-based schools from discrimination.
“I don’t think invitations should be sent yet”, Mr Croome said.
For a copy of this statement on the web, click here
For more information contact Rodney Croome on 0409 010 668.
