With people embracing the idea of gender as an expansive term, the Australian Bureau of Statistics is adding a gender non-binary option to its latest census. The move is a stride towards inclusion and an example of how organisations can reflect a societal shift from gender as a strict binary construct.

A quarter of Australians have experienced a major form of discrimination, with young people, LGBTQ people, and racial minorities the most common targets. As people call for greater social inclusivity, brands have a role to play in starting conversations and expanding world-views.

For the eighth series of MTV’s reality show Are You The One?, the drama-filled fun came with an important social message. By featuring an entirely sexually fluid cast, the network offered a nuanced portrayal of LGBTQ dating in 2019 and boosted media representation for this oft-sidelined group.

Queer characters in media have come a long way since Ellen DeGeneres’ career was temporarily ruined because she, and her eponymous sitcom character, came out as a lesbian in 1997. But while the music industry and TV shows are now queerer than ever before, how do video games compare?