"We call this video 'lounge room lobbying' because we want to bring our experience lobbying against this bill into people's lives and homes."
Category: National
One in five Australian Tinder matches is queer
"We believe everyone deserves to feel seen, which starts with the ability to authentically be yourself."
Trans women of colour twice as likely to be sexually assaulted 10+ times
“We must demonstrate zero tolerance of sexual violence against any woman.”
Australia now behind US in LGBTIQ workplace rights, advocates say
Trans and intersex workers are not protected by the Fair Work Act.
Call to scrap religious discrimination bill following US civil rights ruling
Pressure is continuing for the Australian government to scrap the controversial bill.
Josh Thomas apologises for comments on race in TV casting
The writer and actor said he was “ashamed” of the 2016 comments.
Health experts advise caution in post-lockdown sex
New recommendations highlight the need for vigilance as restrictions begin to be lifted.
Massive attendance at Black Lives Matter protests in Australia
The protests drew tens of thousands of activists rallying against racist violence.
Hormone replacement therapy and contraception shortage hits Australia
While the trans community so far seems largely unaffected, estradiol has been in short supply.
Pandemic threatens future of gay bars and clubs
The ongoing lockdown may mean the end for some venues.
Anti-trans group Binary accused of fearmongering over ‘trans lessons’
The group continues to claim young people are being taught by schools to be trans.
Most gay and bi men want to donate blood: study
As Brazil scraps its limitations on gay blood donation, Australia is set to reduce the deferral period.
Advocates say pandemic is the wrong time for religious discrimination bill
"The pandemic is a time when we should unite in the face of a common problem, not further divide the community as this bill would."
Government accused of abusing, neglecting disabled LGBTIQA+ people through NDIS
The disability support scheme has so far failed to introduce inclusivity policies.
LGBTIQ advocates call on government to address homelessness crisis
Almost half of LGBTIQ people have experienced or been at risk of being homeless.
Health Minister supports consistent care for young trans Australians
Greg Hunt has rejected calls for an ‘inquiry’ into trans youth.