Labor's decision not to include sexuality and gender identity in the next census has drawn dissent from six of its MPs
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The Albanese government is facing its second wave of internal dissent in the space of weeks, as Labor politicians vent their dismay over a decision not to collect sexuality and gender identity data in the next census.

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Six Labor MPs including assistant minister Ged Kearney want their government to change its decision not to include gender identity and sexuality in the census.

Labor frontbenchers have said the decision was made to avoid a “divisive” debate but the MPs say the government should stick to the principle in Labor’s national platform.

  • HumanPenguin@feddit.ukEnglish
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    3 months ago

    Sorta suprised its only 6.

    Given its clearly a polutical hot potato. Thanks to tories intentionaly using it to divide and anger some voters.

    I cant help but wonder about motives.

    The most non negative reason i can think of for MPs not to be bothered. Is fear that thos is more common amonst younger folks who grew up with the idea more acceptable.

    As those folks are also more likely to be living at home with family. There is a reasonbly high chance the data would be inaccurate depending on views of head of household.

    IE any subject that is politically sensitive would need indevidual secret collection of data. As not everyone would be comfortable discussing it with family members.

    ???