Carla challenged whether personal questions about gender, sexual orientation, and health belong on a government form. 

Mark McRindle explained the public policy rationale behind collecting this data and how it shapes community support services.

Carla challenged whether personal questions about gender, sexual orientation, and health belong on a government form. 
Mark McRindle explained the public policy rationale behind collecting this data and how it shapes community support services.

4BC Drive, live every weekday afternoon. With the latest news, 4BC will keep you updated on your drive home.

4BC Drive, live every weekday afternoon. With the latest news, 4BC will keep you updated on your drive home.

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Demographer defends new census sexuality and health questions

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Full Show: 4BC Drive with Carla Bignasca, September 22nd, 2026

When Brisbane studio member Rai Rai parked in a vacant public spot outside a neighbour's home, she returned to find her car targeted with sticks, leaves, and rubbish. 

Judge Carla took the case to the airwaves to determine whether unwritten neighbourhood etiquette overrides public parking laws.

When Brisbane studio member Rai Rai parked in a vacant public spot outside a neighbour's home, she returned to find her car targeted with sticks, leaves, and rubbish.&nbsp;
Judge Carla took the case to the airwaves to determine whether unwritten neighbourhood etiquette overrides public parking laws.

Brisbane parking war: Is the street outside your house actually yours?

With more than 375,000 business exits last financial year, small business owners nationwide face an uphill battle against rising wages, rent, and overheads. 

Listeners shared their heartbreaking personal stories of multi-decade family businesses struggling to survive through the compounding cost-of-living squeeze.

With more than 375,000 business exits last financial year, small business owners nationwide face an uphill battle against rising wages, rent, and overheads. 
Listeners shared their heartbreaking personal stories of multi-decade family businesses struggling to survive through the compounding cost-of-living squeeze.

Demographer defends new census sexuality and health questions

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