LGBTQI+ numbers double to over 1.2 Million as acceptance grows

More Australians are identifying as LGBTQI+, with numbers doubling since 2012 to over 1.2 million.

A new study from Charles Darwin University links the rise to changing social attitudes.

Researchers say this growth reflects greater visibility and acceptance in society.

Image: Image: Ted Eytan

Produced By: Sihan Wang

Featured In Story: Fiona Shalley – Lead Researcher

First aired on The Wire, Tuesday 24 June 2025