Albanese backflips on sexuality census question after more MPs come out in favour

Prime minister says there ‘will be a question in the census’ on sexuality after testing by the Australian Bureau of StatisticsFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAnthony Albanese says there will be a question in the census on sexuality, following days of backlash – including among Labor MPs – against the decision to ditch a proposal to include questions on gender and sexuality.The prime minister told ABC Melbourne radio his government had not gone through the census questions “line by line” and it was for the Australian Bureau of Statistics to decide what was asked.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...
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