Why trans people need to be counted in the census

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The census is meant to reflect the country back to us – to give vital data on who makes up Australia. But this week it’s become a political landmine for the federal government, who first cancelled questions on sexual orientation and gender identity, only to partially reverse that decision amid tense backlash. But the question of data isn’t just academic. This debate 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 counting them could save lives.And just a warning, today’s episode discusses suicide. Please take care while listening.Socials: Stay in touch with us on Twitter and InstagramGuest: Writer and co-editor of Nothing to Hide: Voices of Trans and Gender Diverse Australia Sam Elkin.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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