RIP, Dame Elisabeth

Seems like I never post here, and then it comes in threes...

Dame Elisabeth Murdoch has died. She lived to 103, and I've never heard anybody who had a bad word to say about her.

Last year, Rey and I went with Harliquinn to visit a sculpture garden that she established. It was a lovely day out; Rey wrote her a letter afterwards to tell her how much we'd enjoyed it, and she sent a very gracious reply.

ABS census consultation process & sex/gender standards

I know some of y'all had issues with various parts of last year's Australian Census. So, PSA: consultation process for the 2016 Census has begun. If you have any suggestions for things that could be done better, this is the place for them.

Submissions are open to 31 May next year, but a little bird tells me that the earlier you get them in, the better.

One related item that might be of particular interest to some of my friends: ABS is reviewing the Sex Standard, and considering establishing a separate standard for gender. Deadline for this consultation is 28 February next year, but again, earlier = better.