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Category: Victoria
More community calls to ban uniformed police from Pride
Controversy continues over police marching in uniform.
Gay bar revellers isolating after Omicron case
A person with the highly contagious strain attended two bars on Friday night.
Melbourne Queer Film Festival screens Israeli film amid controversy
“There can be no ethical partnership with the Israeli state as things stand.”
Most LGBTIQA+ people want uniformed police out of Pride: report
A survey shows people think police are disrespectful and don’t understand queer issues.
Victorian Pride Centre officially reopens after lockdown
The centre in St Kilda is open again today.
Victorian Pride Centre supporting pop-up COVID-19 vaccination clinic
You can book or walk in for a free coffee and vaccination.
‘Get fucked’: Victorian Opposition divided over conversion practice ban
Opposition leader Matthew Guy has ruled his party will not change the state laws.
‘Spoiled by men’: Public safety of women, gender diverse people revealed
Areas across Victoria need safety upgrades, especially for minorities.
Trans award nomination pulled for Ravenhall Correctional Centre
“It is hard to think of a more violent example of the dangerous imposition of the gender binary than prisons.”
New campaign highlights LGBTIQ family violence
“It’s a confronting campaign, but we can’t be afraid to have the difficult conversation."
Campaign aims to get more LGBTIQ+ people in Victorian Parliament
Only around 2% of parliamentarians identify as LGBTIQ+.
Christian school group fighting to keep right to fire LGBTQ+ teachers
A Victorian bill to protect teachers from discriminatory firing has unanimous cabinet support.
Assisted reproductive treatment reforms for Vic to reduce discrimination
Advocates have welcomed the bill but says more changes are needed.
Victorian Government praised for strengthening anti-hate protections
"All too often, homophobia is juxtaposed with antisemitism in wanton acts of hate."
Wear It Purple Day: Action needed on Victorian discrimination laws
The Victorian Greens have called for better protection for LGBTQ+ people.
‘Long past time’: Victoria to decriminalise sex work
The state is the latest Australian jurisdiction to overhaul its sex work laws.
Homophobic backlash over ‘revolting, grotesque’ sexual health campaign
The long-running program has received public complaints over each new iteration.
Melton councillor wants trans people forced to use separate bathrooms
Her contributions to public forums have been criticised as transphobic.
Record number of councils across Victoria passing LGBTIQA+ reforms
“Our local councils play a critical role in the health and wellbeing of LGBTIQA+ residents.”