Why trans people need to be counted in the census

<p>The census is meant to reflect the country back to us – to give vital data on who makes up Australia. </p><p>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. </p><p>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.</p><p>Today, w...