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National

Trans writers refuse to contribute to The Age after transphobic editorial

April 7, 2022April 7, 2022 Jesse Jones

“The implication that ‘trans issues’ are up for debate deeply concerns me.”

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Tagged Dr Yves Rees, Joe Ball, Joshua Badge, Julie Szego, Nevo Zisin, News, The Age, trans, transphobia2 Comments
National

First long-acting HIV medication listed on PBS

April 5, 2022April 5, 2022 Jesse Jones

Eligible people will be able to take the treatment just six times a year.

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Tagged Cabenuva, Dr David Baker, Dr Fraser Drummond, health, healthcare, HIV, NAPWHA, Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme, Scott Harlum, ViiV Healthcare AustraliaLeave a comment
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National

Labor Party promises funding for LGBTIQA+ people experiencing family violence

March 18, 2022March 18, 2022 Jesse Jones

“The government has ignored the LGBTIQA+ community and the services they need completely.”

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Tagged Anthony Albanese, domestic violence, election, family violence, government, Jenny McAllister, Labor Party, Linda Burney, NewsLeave a comment
National

80% of women with HIV thought they were not at risk

March 9, 2022March 9, 2022 Jesse Jones

Women are being urged to test regularly for HIV.

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Tagged Dr Andrew Thompson, HIV, National Day of Women Living with HIV, sexual health, womenLeave a comment
National, Tasmania

Morrison supports banning trans women from sports

February 23, 2022February 23, 2022 Jesse Jones

The Prime Minister has backed a “terrific” move to exclude trans women.

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Tagged Claire Chandler, discrimination, Dr Charlie Burton, Equality Tasmania, gender, government, Hobart, law, protest, Scott Morrison, sport, trans, trans women, womenLeave a comment
National, News

Religious discrimination bill shelved after marathon government sitting

February 10, 2022February 10, 2022 Jesse Jones

The controversial bill has been withdrawn.

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Tagged discrimination, government, just.equal, law, Mark Dreyfus, Michaelia Cash, politics, religion, religious discrimination bill, Rodney Croome, Scott MorrisonLeave a comment
National, News

Snap protests today against religious discrimination bill

February 9, 2022February 9, 2022 Jesse Jones

Protest are being held around the country today to fight the bill.

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Tagged activism, Anna Brown, discrimination, Equality Australia, just.equal, protest, religion, religious discrimination bill, Rodney CroomeLeave a comment
International, National, News

‘Deeply disturbing’ homophobic bullying revealed at Rio Tinto

February 2, 2022February 2, 2022 Jesse Jones

Huge numbers of employees have faced harassment and violence at work.

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Tagged bullying, Elizabeth Broderick, harassment, homophobia, rape, report, Rio Tinto, workplaceLeave a comment
National, New South Wales, News

ACON CEO Nicolas Parkhill honoured with Order of Australia

January 26, 2022January 26, 2022 Jesse Jones

Parkhill has been an advocate for HIV and LGBTIQA+ health for over three decades.

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Tagged ACON, Australian Federation of AIDS Organisations, Dr Justin Koonin, health, HIV, Mark Orr, Nicolas Parkhill, Order of Australia, PrEPLeave a comment
National, News

Teacher fired for ‘demonic’ marriage warns against religious discrimination bill

January 24, 2022January 24, 2022 Jesse Jones

A Senate inquiry has heard schools “can and do” dismiss staff for being LGBTIQA+.

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Tagged government, homophobia, inquiry, law, religion, religious discrimination bill, schoolLeave a comment
Entertainment, National, News

Event grant applications open for Mardi Gras viewing parties

January 23, 2022 Jesse Jones

$100,000 in grants will support venues around the country to celebrate Mardi Gras.

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Tagged Albert Kruger, Alex Greenwich, Esther LaRovere, event, grants, Mardi Gras, Meta, Mia Garlick, party, The Palace HotelLeave a comment
National, News

More gay blood donors could ease shortages, advocates say

January 23, 2022 Jesse Jones

Thousands more blood donors are needed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Tagged blood donation, COVID-19, government, health, HIV, just.equal, pandemic, Red Cross Blood Service, Rodney Croome, Therapeutic Goods AdministrationLeave a comment
National, News, Tasmania

Tasmania to suffer most under religious discrimination bill: advocates

January 10, 2022January 10, 2022 Jesse Jones

The bill would have "a disastrous impact".

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Tagged Disability Voices Tasmania, discrimination, Equality Tasmania, government, Independent Education Union, inquiry, law, Peter Gutwein, religious discrimination bill, Rodney Croome, Unions Tasmania, Women’s Health TasmaniaLeave a comment
National, News

Aussie podcast shining light on HIV community and historical heroes

December 22, 2021December 23, 2021 Jesse Jones

“Suddenly, we’ve all had to confront viruses.”

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Tagged activism, AIDS, COVID-19, HIV, homophobia, pandemic, podcast, radio, Tim Brunero, World AIDS DayLeave a comment
National, News

LGBTIQA+ people at greater risk of eating disorders: research

December 13, 2021December 13, 2021 Jesse Jones

Three quarters of people with eating disorders are unable to seek help.

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Tagged Butterfly Foundation, charity, eating disorders, health, healthcare, Kevin Barrow, Melissa Wilton, mental health, research, study, transLeave a comment
National, News

Self-collect tests to make cervical screening easy and private

December 12, 2021December 12, 2021 Jesse Jones

“The tests are simple to do and are just as effective."

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Tagged Dr Kathleen McNamee, Family Planning Victoria, government, health, healthcare, HPV, human papillomavirus, sexual healthLeave a comment
National, News

Australian brand challenging physical and psychological sex friction

December 11, 2021December 11, 2021 Jesse Jones

drip is more than a new lube brand.

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Tagged Black Rainbow, brand, Bump'n, charity, drip, Hugh Crothers, Scarlet Alliance, sexLeave a comment
National, News

No vote on religious discrimination bill as Parliament adjourns

December 3, 2021December 3, 2021 Jesse Jones

The Australian Government is divided over protections for LGBTIQA+ students.

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Tagged discrimination, government, law, parliament, religion, religious discrimination bill, school, young peopleLeave a comment
National, News

People without Medicare receive funded access to HIV treatment

December 1, 2021December 1, 2021 Jesse Jones

New cases of HIV have plummeted in Australia.

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Tagged Australian Federation of AIDS Organisations, Darryl O’Donnell, government, Greg Hunt, health, healthcare, HIV, Medicare, migrants, NAPWHA, News, Scott Harlum, sexual health, Simon Ruth, Thorne Harbour Health, Victorian Pride Centre, World AIDS DayLeave a comment
National, News

‘Completely unacceptable’: Religious discrimination bill inquiry promised

November 24, 2021November 24, 2021 Jesse Jones

Critics have called the new draft of the bill "extreme and unnecessary".

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Tagged Anna Brown, discrimination, Equality Australia, government, inquiry, just.equal, law, religion, religious discrimination bill, Rodney Croome, Scott MorrisonLeave a comment

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