Separating sex and gender is statistical malpractice

1 · Notes from a data witch · Aug. 6, 2026, 11:41 a.m.
Summary
The blog post critiques the Australian Census's decision to separate sex and gender in its data collection, arguing it puts transgender individuals at risk and constitutes statistical malpractice. It discusses personal experiences with medical forms that reflect this division, highlighting the potential for privacy breaches and harmful outcomes for the transgender community. The author advocates against the separation of sex and gender in data collection to protect individuals' privacy.