The Minister of Education argued that the move is aimed at protecting the heterosexual majority of students.
Tag: young people
No vote on religious discrimination bill as Parliament adjourns
The Australian Government is divided over protections for LGBTIQA+ students.
Secret sex parties help Zimbabwe sex workers survive pandemic
Sex workers have used creativity to avoid police and maintain their income.
Because you’re family: Trans Parent Day
I never really thought I would be a parent, but now it’s one of the best parts of my life.
High schoolers surveyed on ‘queer’ access to ‘normal people’ bathrooms
The school’s ‘Anti Queer Association’ distributed the survey following transphobic debate.
Report calls for laws against forced intersex surgery
“Intersex variations are a natural part of human diversity.”
National Coming Out Day: Support still needed for LGBTIQ people
"Young LGBTIQ people today continue to suffer significant mental health problems because of the discrimination and vilification they still experience."
Football coach fined for taking team off field against homophobic abuse
He is appealing the decision by the overseeing association.
Blundstone Australia announces support for LGBTIQ+ scholarships
The brand has partnered with The Pinnacle Foundation to support young people through study.
Do we finally have enough queer teen drama films?
Vanessa Maki reflects on how far LGBTQ representation has come and reviews five films that hold their own.
Top school hit by petitions over LGBTIQ rights ‘failures’
The elite Queensland school has been rocked by controversy.
Scholarships supporting young LGBTIQ+ students
The program provides mentorship and opportunities.
Experts slam ‘stigmatising’ rapid-onset gender dysphoria concept
"There is no evidence that ROGD aligns with the lived experiences of transgender children and adolescents.”
A quarter of young queer Americans are non-binary: study
Another 1 in 5 said they were questioning whether they were non-binary.
Disowned for being gay: Fighting family rejection and winning
My parents disowned me for years over my sexuality.
From isolation to acceptance: Environment and shaping queer identity
A rainbow flag is more than paraphernalia. It says: ‘You’re safe, you belong.’
Broken promise by PM Morrison leaves LGBT kids at risk, advocates say
“LGBT kids deserve action, not being abandoned by a Prime Minister who has yet to honour his promise.”
Union backs teachers facing Latham’s ire over LGBTIQ course content
Mark Latham has lashed out over a diversity exercise in classrooms.
La Boite Theatre’s Act 2 promises mesmerising new performances
The Time is Now features an all-teen cast in a mesmerising new show.
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.