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No vote on religious discrimination bill as Parliament adjourns
The Australian Government is divided over protections for LGBTIQA+ students.
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Melbourne Queer Film Festival screens Israeli film amid controversy
“There can be no ethical partnership with the Israeli state as things stand.”
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People without Medicare receive funded access to HIV treatment
New cases of HIV have plummeted in Australia.
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Worlds AIDS Day: Battling a pandemic on the frontline
“I could see history repeating in the fear and stigma.”
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The battle is far from over: Reflections on World AIDS Day
This year’s WAD theme focuses on ending inequalities and pandemics.
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You Can’t Say Happiness Without Saying Penis: Exhibition explores joy
A beloved local artist’s new work represents the search for happiness.
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Bold LGBTIQA+ pastors fighting discrimination in Kenyan churches
These brave church leaders are challenging religious exclusion.
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How JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure influenced my queer journey
An anime series has played an unlikely role in how I experience gender.
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Secret sex parties help Zimbabwe sex workers survive pandemic
Sex workers have used creativity to avoid police and maintain their income.
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‘Completely unacceptable’: Religious discrimination bill inquiry promised
Critics have called the new draft of the bill “extreme and unnecessary”.
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National medical body support for LGBTIQA+ law reform welcomed
The Australian Medical Association has called for bans on conversion practices and forced surgery.
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Queer refugees face uncertain future as Kenya set to close camps
Hundreds of refugees may be forced to return to their dangerous countries of origin.
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A trans woman in intensive care: ‘It’ did not have fun
Being in the hospital is stressful enough without transphobia.
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IOC delivers new guidelines for trans and intersex athletes
The new framework focuses on evidence and fairness.
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Satanists challenge Catholics in race to claim religious persecution
The Noosa Temple of Satan says it looks forward to being protected by the religious discrimination bill.
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Tas advocates fear religious discrimination bill will erode protections
The proposed laws have been called an “unprecedented attack” on existing protections.
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Most LGBTIQA+ people want uniformed police out of Pride: report
A survey shows people think police are disrespectful and don’t understand queer issues.
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‘Most homophobic town’ raises rainbow flag for pride event
The Tasmanian town has sent a message of change and acceptance.
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Trans Community Awards honour Queensland activists
The awards honour trans community members and activist friends.
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Happiest Season: A conveniently gift-wrapped queer rom-com
This queer film follows the script of every straight rom-com.