Australia's Census excluded First Nations peoples until 1967. The 2026 Census adds questions on gender identity and sexual orientation. But it holds back a question about cultural identity. That damages trust.
Why it mattersCensus numbers decide how much money First Nations services get. If communities don't trust the count, they get less support than they need.
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