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National, News

Labor platform includes LGBTIQ rights, advocates call for strong policy

April 9, 2021April 9, 2021 Jesse Jones

Some key reforms could still be left behind despite progress.

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Tagged Australian Labor Party, conversion therapy, Darlington Statement, discrimination, gender, government, intersex, just.equal, Mark Dreyfus, politics, Rainbow Labor, Rodney Croome, surgeryLeave a comment
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New South Wales, News

Mark Latham accuses trans ‘blokes in skirts’ of ‘bashing up women’

March 31, 2021April 1, 2021 Jesse Jones

The One Nation NSW leader has lashed out about trans people and ‘identity politics’.

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Tagged gender, janet rice, Malcolm Roberts, Mark Latham, One Nation, politics, school, sport, Trans Day of Visibility, transphobiaLeave a comment
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News, Tasmania

Trans advocate Martine Delaney inducted to Tas Honour Roll of Women

March 15, 2021March 15, 2021 Jesse Jones

The sporting trailblazer has been honoured for her work for the community.

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Tagged activism, equality, gender, marriage equality, Martine Delaney, Matty Wright, Rodney Croome, sport, Tasmanian Honour Roll of Women, trans, womenLeave a comment
Entertainment, News

Binary Busting Broadcast to highlight diverse community voices

March 12, 2021March 15, 2021 Jesse Jones

Next weekend's Binary Busting Broadcast will stream online to listeners everywhe.

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Tagged 3CR, diversity, gender, MJ, MV, non-binary, radio, Sally Goldner, Satellite Skies, Simona Castrium, Tilde Joy, Trans Day of VisibilityLeave a comment
National, News

‘Profiled as predators’: Lesbians still discriminated against in sport

December 21, 2020December 21, 2020 Jesse Jones

Australian cricketer Alex Blackwell has opened up about the marginalisation of lesbians in sport.

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Tagged Alex Blackwell, cricket, discrimination, gender, lesbian, sport, womenLeave a comment
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Entertainment

Eddie Izzard praised for affirming use of feminine pronouns

December 20, 2020December 20, 2020 Jesse Jones

The comedian will raise money for charity by running daily marathons in January.

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Tagged comedy, coming out, Eddie Izzard, gender, genderfluid, pronouns, televisionLeave a comment
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Opinion

‘The bravest people on the planet’: A cis reflection on trans challenges

November 21, 2020November 24, 2020 Bob Ristelhueber

Guest writer Bob Ristelhueber opens up about his journey of learning about trans experiences.

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Tagged Boys Don't Cry, Brandon Teena, Chrisitne Jorgensen, coming out, community, gender, media, Renee Richards, trans, transphobia, violenceLeave a comment
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Opinion

Opinion: Gender self-ID would most benefit intersex people

October 26, 2020October 26, 2020 Rubes Hiles

"Self-identification would benefit us the most, as intersex people are for all intents and purposes outside the binary."

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Tagged Europe, gender, healthcare, intersex, Intersex Awareness Day, surgery, United KingdomLeave a comment
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Advice, Features

Ask a Sexologist: Threesomes, male lesbians, and tears

October 12, 2020October 13, 2020 Richelle Menzies

Sexologist Richelle Menzies answers more of your sex and sexuality questions.

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Tagged advice, gender, relationships, Richelle Menzies, sex, sexologist, sexuality, transLeave a comment
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New South Wales, News

NSW leaders urged to support trans kids in response to erasure bill

September 2, 2020 Jesse Jones

“The Education Amendment Bill would effectively restrict the ability of these students to attend school.”

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Tagged Eloise Brook, gender, government, just.equal, law, Mark Latham, One Nation, Rodney Croome, school, The Gender Centre, trans, young peopleLeave a comment
Features

‘Just one of the boys’: Australia’s trans rugby trailblazer

August 13, 2020August 13, 2020 Jesse Jones

“It’s given me a home and a family.”

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Tagged Adelaide, gender, rugby, sport, transLeave a comment
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News, Queensland

Queensland to ban anti-LGBTQ ‘conversion therapy’

August 11, 2020August 11, 2020 Jesse Jones

“You can't be fixed because you are not broken.”

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Tagged conversion therapy, gender, government, health, law, sexuality, Steven Miles, transLeave a comment
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International, News

Trans people more likely to be autistic, new study confirms

August 10, 2020August 10, 2020 Jesse Jones

“It is important that we safeguard the rights of these individuals to be themselves.”

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Tagged autism, gender, research, study, trans, University of CambridgeLeave a comment
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Opinion

Bathrooms and background checks: Being outed at work

August 7, 2020August 7, 2020 Jesse Jones

Coming out at work can be a big deal for LGBTIQ people, and getting dragged out of the closet can be even scarier.

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Tagged coming out, gender, outing, sex work, trans, transition, workLeave a comment
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National, News

Trans-owned business supplying free gender products to community

July 13, 2020February 19, 2021 Jesse Jones

Sock Drawer Heroes uses community donations to supply binders, packers, and more to those in need.

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Tagged business, gender, Sock Drawer Heroes, support, Sydney, trans, transitionLeave a comment
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International, National, News

One in five Australian Tinder matches is queer

June 26, 2020June 26, 2020 Jesse Jones

"We believe everyone deserves to feel seen, which starts with the ability to authentically be yourself."

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Tagged Elie Seidman, gender, GLAAD, hookup apps, Pride Month, sexuality, Tinder, young people1 Comment

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