"We call this video 'lounge room lobbying' because we want to bring our experience lobbying against this bill into people's lives and homes."
Author: Jesse Jones
Jesse is the editor of Pink Advocate. He has a background in LGBTIQ media, public health, and sex work. His other interests include gender and travel. When he's not writing or editing, Jesse is usually watching cartoons or playing with his cat.
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