“We do not believe that police serve our interests by participating against community wishes.”
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Activists ask police not to march at Pride in Melbourne
Most LGBTIQA+ people say they feel unsafe around Victoria Police.
Hate crime killer to be sentenced after guilty plea
Scott Johnson's murderer made a surprise confession in court.
‘Targeted for their appearance’: LGBTIQA+ people persecuted by police
A new global report shows that people around the world are still arrested just for being queer.
More community calls to ban uniformed police from Pride
Controversy continues over police marching in uniform.
Melbourne Queer Film Festival screens Israeli film amid controversy
“There can be no ethical partnership with the Israeli state as things stand.”
Secret sex parties help Zimbabwe sex workers survive pandemic
Sex workers have used creativity to avoid police and maintain their income.
Most LGBTIQA+ people want uniformed police out of Pride: report
A survey shows people think police are disrespectful and don’t understand queer issues.
Unsolved hate crime inquiry announced for Sydney
Murders and other hate crimes committed over 40 years will be examined.
Bisexual Superman creators receive death threats
A new comic has revealed a bisexual Superman character to mixed reception.
‘The start of the fight’: Sex workers push for decriminalisation
“Without decriminalisation, we are susceptible to police harassment, bullying, and arrest.”
Community organisations thank Brisbane Pride Festival for uniformed police ban
“Our community’s pride in recovering from a shared struggle is mutually exclusive with the pride of LGBTI+ police officers in their profession.”
Community responds to Brisbane Pride Festival uniformed cop ban
Police been asked not to wear the uniform that many LGBTIQ+ people associate with oppression.
‘Garbage and lies’: Trans woman charged with indecent exposure
The woman facing charges over attending a spa says she has been repeatedly targeted by transphobic abuse.
‘Terrified and disturbed’: Kenyan police accused of homophobic abuse
Gay people say they can’t safely go to the police for help.
Adelaide sex work supporters to ‘honk for hookers’ for decriminalisation
Activists are calling for sex work to be decriminalised in South Australia.
Thailand police arrest over 60 men in chemsex party raid
Advocates say the arrests may increase the perception of gay men “spreading disease”.
ACON supports calls for judicial inquiry into historical hate crimes
The New South Wales Police Force has been found to have failed in its responsibility to properly investigate historical hate crimes.
Two gay men burned in Latvia in homophobic hate crime
Police had ignored harassment and threats against the men.
Gay hookup site user targeted by violent robbers
A young man has admitted his role in the crime last year.