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Newsroom edition: is Labor folding too often on ‘divisive’ debates?
Aug 29, 2024
Lenore Taylor, editor-in-chief of a major news outlet, Josephine Tovey, the national news editor, and Mike Ticher, head of news, discuss Labor's recent decision to exclude questions on sexuality and gender from the upcoming census. They delve into the political implications of avoiding divisive issues and the frustration expressed by the LGBTQ+ community. The conversation raises questions about how this could impact Labor's voter base and the necessity of addressing contentious topics for meaningful reform.
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- The Albanese government's decision to exclude sexuality and gender diversity questions from the census aims to avoid divisive debates, but faces backlash from LGBTQ+ rights groups.
- Critics argue that Labor's continued avoidance of contentious social issues risks alienating progressive voters and undermines the government's commitment to inclusive reforms.
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Government Retreat on Census Questions
The Albanese Government has decided not to include questions on sexuality and gender diversity in the upcoming census, which has stirred significant backlash from the LGBTQI+ community. This decision is framed as an attempt to avoid divisive debates, which critics argue renders these communities invisible in national data collection. The government had previously discussed including important questions about gender identity change and sexual orientation in the census, suggesting that there was community interest in these topics. The sudden reversal has raised concerns that the government is retreating from addressing critical social issues and prioritizing political safety over inclusivity.
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