“This is not who we are.”
Tag: discrimination
My STI struggle after being thrown out of a government hospital
The doctor told me that gays like me should rot in hell.
Union backs teachers facing Latham’s ire over LGBTIQ course content
Mark Latham has lashed out over a diversity exercise in classrooms.
LGBTIQ Tasmanians face lower standards of living: report
A new report shows LGBTIQ Tasmanians face inequality in housing, employment, health, and safety.
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.
Victorian peak bodies vow to fight LGBTIQ+ discrimination and inequity
“LGBTIQ+ community–controlled organisations ensure that our health is in our hands and that nothing is done about us without us.”
Greens support Liberal commitment to Tas LGBTIQ+ funding increase
“The Greens are proud to be part of making Tasmania a kinder, happier place for transgender, and intersex people.”
Stronger discrimination law urged after lesbian fired from religious college
Advocates have called for a national model based on Tasmanian law.
Labor platform includes LGBTIQ rights, advocates call for strong policy
Some key reforms could still be left behind despite progress.
Ladies’ pool management dumped after trans access debacle
The Sydney baths courted controversy earlier this year for banning some trans women.
Bakery sued over harassment and firing of gay and trans staff
Management of the Texas bakery are facing fired workers in court.
Tasmanian man in six-year battle for next-of-kin recognition after partner’s death
The Supreme Court has still not delivered a verdict on alleged discrimination by the Coroner’s Office.
US President Joe Biden reverses military trans ban
Advocates have raised concerns that a president can single-handedly decide whether trans people may serve.
Margaret Court award criticised as reward for anti-LGBTIQ prejudice
The tennis star turned preacher will receive a second Australia Day honour.