JOY Drive

2 Sep 2024

Lauren Rosewarne: Census questions dumping

Government & Organisations, LGBTIQA+ Community, News & Politics

NB: Since the publishing of this podcast, the Federal Government has changed their position.

The Federal Government has decided not to add additional questions to the 2026 census including one on sexuality – this is despite extensive community consultation.  The acting prime minister Richard Marles says the government wants to avoid ‘divisive’ debates.

Guest:  Associate Professor Lauren Rosewarne from The University of Melbourne.

Presenter: Warren Andrew

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15 Mar 2026

Associate Professor Micah Goldwater: Why Rational People Still Believe in Superstitions

Popular Culture, Social Sciences, Society & Culture

Most of us consider ourselves rational, yet superstitions still shape everyday behaviour. Psychologist Micah Goldwater explains why scientific thinking and ...

15 Mar 2026

Associate Professor Lauren Rosewarne: Why Some Gen Z Men Are Returning to Traditional Gender Views

LGBTIQA+ Community, Popular Culture, Social Media, Society & Culture

New research suggests some Gen Z men are expressing more traditional views about gender roles than older generations. Associate Professor ...

15 Mar 2026

Ben Cork: What the Pride in Sport Survey Reveals About Inclusion in Australian Sport

LGBTIQA+ Community, Professional, Society & Culture, Sports & Recreation

New results from the Pride in Sport Index survey reveal how LGBTQIA+ players, coaches and volunteers are experiencing sport across ...