The global theme in 2022 is ‘Our Bodies, Our Lives, Our Rights’.
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 cats.
Victorian budget neglects LGBTIQA+ health, allocates $7.4M to festivals
"The health, wellbeing, and mental health of [LGBTIQA+] people has been at crisis levels for decades."
World conference to host hundreds of LGBTIQA+ activists
Over 600 people will meet to strategise for LGBTIQA+ rights.
Trans writers refuse to contribute to The Age after transphobic editorial
“The implication that ‘trans issues’ are up for debate deeply concerns me.”
Transphobic messages plastered in Brisbane bathrooms, trains
Trans people have been intimidated by the messages.
Groups pull out of LGBT conference over conversion therapy inaction
Britain has been criticised for failing to ban anti-LGBTIQA+ conversion practices.
First long-acting HIV medication listed on PBS
Eligible people will be able to take the treatment just six times a year.
Labor Party promises funding for LGBTIQA+ people experiencing family violence
“The government has ignored the LGBTIQA+ community and the services they need completely.”
New peer service for people who practice sexualised drug use
Nearly 10% of queer men have recently used meth or GHB.
Minister for Women joins voices against Tas bill to ban trans women from sports
"Divisive, hurtful, and utterly unnecessary.”
80% of women with HIV thought they were not at risk
Women are being urged to test regularly for HIV.
Flood appeal and crisis support launched by ACON
“We want to pitch in and help our communities in this time of devastation.”
LGBTIQA+ sports organisations join Sydney WorldPride for 2023
Queer sports from roller derby to wrestling will feature.
Hobart vigil shows support for trans community
Protesters gathered outside the Town Hall during a meeting of the Coalition for Biological Reality.
Morrison supports banning trans women from sports
The Prime Minister has backed a “terrific” move to exclude trans women.
Dating app Hinge expands to offer new LGBTIQA+ features
The new app features were developed with GLAAD and the LGBTIQA+ community.
Religious discrimination bill shelved after marathon government sitting
The controversial bill has been withdrawn.
Snap protests today against religious discrimination bill
Protest are being held around the country today to fight the bill.
Controversy continues over police at Midsumma Pride March
“We do not believe that police serve our interests by participating against community wishes.”
‘Deeply disturbing’ homophobic bullying revealed at Rio Tinto
Huge numbers of employees have faced harassment and violence at work.