Only around 2% of parliamentarians identify as LGBTIQ+.
Tag: politics
Advocates ask Biden to encourage Morrison to support LGBTIQ+ equality
“The Biden Administration is taking great steps forward on inclusion and equality while the Morrison Government is heading in the opposite direction.”
‘It breaks my heart’: Obama speaks out against anti-trans laws
“This is not who we are.”
Labor platform includes LGBTIQ rights, advocates call for strong policy
Some key reforms could still be left behind despite progress.
Mark Latham accuses trans ‘blokes in skirts’ of ‘bashing up women’
The One Nation NSW leader has lashed out about trans people and ‘identity politics’.
LGBTIQA+ voting guide released for Victorian election
Aleph Melbourne has announced its 2020 Local Council Elections Voters Guide.
Tasmanian election candidates sign anti-hate speech pledge
Major party and independent candidates have sworn not to engage in anti-LGBTIQ hate speech.
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.
Lawsuit accuses US government of undoing LGBTIQ civil rights
A lawsuit has been filed over the Trump administration's attempt to scrap discrimination protections.
Rainbow crossing a Labor election promise for Brisbane
Labor candidates have pledged to celebrate the LGBTIQ community with a permanent rainbow.
Inflammatory gender robo-calls hit Hobart residents
The market research calls have been criticised as an anti-trans ‘attack’.
Calls for Albanese to condemn religious discrimination bill
ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr has slammed the proposed new laws.
Schools teaching ‘sexual techniques’ and ‘transgendering’ kids: Hanson
The One Nation leader has treated the senate to another bizarre transphobic rant.
Bob Katter steps down as leader of Katter’s Australia Party
The politician has a long history of often bizarre anti-gay remarks.
Greens push bill to protect LGBTIQ people in religious schools in Victoria
"Laws that allow discrimination based on sexuality and gender identity have no place in society."
Satanists voice their ‘support’ for religious discrimination bill
The Temple of Satan has made a cheeky submission to the government on the controversial bill.
Conservative Cory Bernardi quits Federal Parliament
Bernardi once claimed marriage equality advocates wanted to legalise bestiality.
Brisbane LGBTIQ community vs Australian Christian Lobby in petition drag race
“Telling our kids that trans is great is highly controversial.”
Northern Ireland legalises same-sex marriage
Couples will be able to marry from next month.
Janet Mock to receive GLAAD honour for LGBTQ media work
Taylor Swift is also set to receive an award.