Just.equal aims to see Australian blood donation policy overhauled before next year’s World Blood Donor Day.
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Massive increase in online searches for LGBTIQ+ information
Searches by Australians for sexuality and gender topics have exploded in recent years.
Champion streetwear supporting Queer Sporting Alliance for Pride Month
“When you love yourself, and trust yourself, nothing else really matters.”
40-year AIDS anniversary sparks push to end HIV transmission
HIV could be virtually eliminated in Australia in just four years.
Top employers named by Australian LGBTQ Inclusion Awards
The ABC, Capgemini, and Advance Diversity Services were among the most inclusive organisations for LGBTQ people.
Australians deride Dutton’s ‘woke agenda’ IDAHOBIT ban
The Defence Minister has responded to the day against anti-LGBTIQ discrimination by banning government morning teas.
Two thirds of Australian LGBTIQ+ people are in the closet at work
20% reported that they work in places where they are not confident action would be taken on discrimination.
98% of young LGBTIQ+ people avoid events over fear of judgement
New research shows young queer people still fear discrimination and struggle to feel comfortable.
Conversion ban in UK to increase momentum for change in Australia
Tasmanian advocates are calling for conversion survivors to form a support and activism network.
Pride Cup celebrates eight years of promoting diversity in sport
"Pride Cup is not just about celebrating Pride out on the sporting field."
Stronger discrimination law urged after lesbian fired from religious college
Advocates have called for a national model based on Tasmanian law.
Australian Government delays action on Chechnya ‘gay purge’
Officials say sanctions could take months.
Labor platform includes LGBTIQ rights, advocates call for strong policy
Some key reforms could still be left behind despite progress.
Demand for intervention in Chechnya anti-LGBTQ+ human rights abuses
The region has been known for several years to imprison queer people.
Streets responds to call to rename beloved Golden Gaytime ice cream
A petition has called for the iconic treat to be rebranded.
‘Disgusting, bigoted’ motion against gender inclusivity passed in Senate
The One Nation motion has been decried after passing with support from the Morrison Government.