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Why trans people need to be counted in the census
Anthony Albanese’s about face on whether to include questions relating to sexuality and gender identity in the census is coming at a time when the Victorian coroner has specifically asked for more data on the transgender community, following a number of young trans women taking their own lives.
Today, writer and co-editor of Nothing to Hide: Voices of Trans and Gender Diverse Australia Sam Elkin, on the government’s decision to exclude trans people from the census and why being counted could save lives.
Spotlight: Why is Australia importing anti-trans activists?
A speaking tour claiming to quote ‘let women speak’ has been at the centre of disturbing scenes across Australia. In Melbourne, neo-Nazis stood on the steps of Victorian parliament and openly performed the nazi salute in March.
So, who is the British woman touring Australia, provoking these scenes? And why is she here?
Why is Australia importing anti-trans activists?
A speaking tour claiming to quote ‘let women speak’ has been at the centre of disturbing scenes across Australia. Last week in Melbourne, neo-Nazis stood on the steps of Victorian parliament and openly performed the nazi salute.
So, who is the British woman touring Australia, provoking these scenes? And why is she here?