The federal government has reportedly opted not to include additional questions on sexual orientation, gender identity and intersex characteristics in the upcoming 2026 census, despite considerable advocacy from LGBTIQA+ communities and organisations.

Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras has committed to publicly releasing a report by an independent consultant about the NSW Police Force’s participation in its annual parade ahead of a vote on the topic at the upcoming annual general meeting.

Sphen, one-half of the world’s most famous same-sex gentoo penguin couples, has passed away in Sydney. He was 11 years of age.

The PM is facing the threat of being uninvited to the Sydney Mardi Gras and LGBTIQ+ people potentially boycotting the census over not honouring a commitment to allow them to declare their characteristics in the 2026 national survey.

The federal government has reportedly opted not to include additional questions on sexual orientation, gender identity and intersex characteristics in the upcoming 2026 census, despite considerable advocacy from LGBTIQA+ communities and organisations.

Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras has committed to publicly releasing a report by an independent consultant about the NSW Police Force’s participation in its annual parade ahead of a vote on the topic at the upcoming annual general meeting.

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