Tasmania has become the first state or territory in Australia to add the letter 'A' to its gender and sexuality acronym on government documentation.
The recognises the asexual, aromantic and agender community, and has been hailed by advocates as a step forward for inclusion and equality.
Ash McCullough, who identifies as part of the 'A' community, helped push for Tasmania's change from "LGBTIQ+" to "LGBTIQA+".
"I'm proud to live in a state that is once again leading the way in sending the message: you can have authentic relationships with yourself and others, however that looks for you," they said.
"This is a step forward not just for people who identify as asexual, aromantic or agender, but for the entire Tasmanian community."
Asexual people have little to no sexual attraction to others, while aromantic people seldom experience romantic attraction.
Agender people feel disconnected from the concept of gender identity.
The decision to officially include 'A' was made by a meeting of the secretaries of all state government departments.
"The Tasmanian government's vision is for an inclusive community where all Tasmanians are treated with dignity, respect and without discrimination," Community Services Minister Nic Street said.
Equality Tasmania spokesperson Lucy Mercer-Mapstone welcomed the move, saying the state's asexual, aromantic and agender community had been invisible for too long.
