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National

Religious discrimination bill shelved after marathon government sitting

February 10, 2022January 4, 2023 Jesse Jones

The controversial bill has been withdrawn.

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Tagged discrimination, government, just.equal, law, Mark Dreyfus, Michaelia Cash, News, politics, religion, religious discrimination bill, Rodney Croome, Scott MorrisonLeave a comment
International

Kenyans demand presidential hopefuls clarify their LGBTIQA+ position

January 31, 2022January 4, 2023 Contributor

Homosexuality remains illegal in the African nation.

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Tagged activism, Africa, discrimination, election, HIV, homophobia, Kenya, law, News, politicsLeave a comment
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Victoria

Campaign aims to get more LGBTIQ+ people in Victorian Parliament 

September 28, 2021January 4, 2023 Jesse Jones

Only around 2% of parliamentarians identify as LGBTIQ+.

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Tagged campaign, government, mentorship, Nevena Spirovska, News, parliament, politics, representation, Victorian Pride LobbyLeave a comment
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International, National

Advocates ask Biden to encourage Morrison to support LGBTIQ+ equality

September 21, 2021January 4, 2023 Jesse Jones

“The Biden Administration is taking great steps forward on inclusion and equality while the Morrison Government is heading in the opposite direction.”

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Tagged government, Joe Biden, just.equal, News, politics, religious discrimination bill, Rodney Croome, Scott MorrisonLeave a comment
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International

‘It breaks my heart’: Obama speaks out against anti-trans laws

June 11, 2021January 4, 2023 Jesse Jones

“This is not who we are.”

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Tagged Barack Obama, discrimination, Donald Trump, government, Joe Biden, law, News, politics, transphobia, United StatesLeave a comment
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National

Labor platform includes LGBTIQ rights, advocates call for strong policy

April 9, 2021January 4, 2023 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, News, politics, Rainbow Labor, Rodney Croome, surgeryLeave a comment
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New South Wales

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

March 31, 2021January 4, 2023 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, News, One Nation, politics, school, sport, Trans Day of Visibility, transphobiaLeave a comment
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Victoria

LGBTIQA+ voting guide released for Victorian election

October 13, 2020January 4, 2023 Jesse Jones

Aleph Melbourne has announced its 2020 Local Council Elections Voters Guide.

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Tagged Aleph Melbourne, election, government, Jewish community, News, politics, social group, votingLeave a comment
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Tasmania

Tasmanian election candidates sign anti-hate speech pledge

July 27, 2020January 4, 2023 Jesse Jones

Major party and independent candidates have sworn not to engage in anti-LGBTIQ hate speech.

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Tagged Bastian Seidel, Charlie Burton, election, Equality Tasmania, hate speech, Janie Finlay, Jess Greene, News, Pat Caruana, politicsLeave a comment
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National

Anti-trans group Binary accused of fearmongering over ‘trans lessons’

May 17, 2020January 4, 2023 Jesse Jones

The group continues to claim young people are being taught by schools to be trans.

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Tagged Binary, Equality Tasmania, gender, Kirralie Smith, media, News, politics, Rodney Croome, The Australian, trans, transphobia, United Nations, Victor Madrigal-Borloz, young peopleLeave a comment
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International

Lawsuit accuses US government of undoing LGBTIQ civil rights

April 9, 2020January 4, 2023 Jesse Jones

A lawsuit has been filed over the Trump administration's attempt to scrap discrimination protections.

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Tagged Democracy Forward, discrimination, Donald Trump, Family Equality, government, Lambda Legal, law, News, politics, Puneet Cheema, SAGE, True Colors United, United StatesLeave a comment
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Uncategorized

Rainbow crossing a Labor election promise for Brisbane

March 17, 2020January 4, 2023 Jesse Jones

Labor candidates have pledged to celebrate the LGBTIQ community with a permanent rainbow.

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Tagged Brisbane, Brisbane City Council, election, Fortitude Valley, Judi Jabour, Labor, News, Pat Condren, politics, Pride, Queensland, rainbow crossing, The Sportsman Hotel, The Wickham HotelLeave a comment
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Tasmania

Inflammatory gender robo-calls hit Hobart residents

March 3, 2020January 4, 2023 Jesse Jones

The market research calls have been criticised as an anti-trans ‘attack’.

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Tagged Equality Tasmania, gender, Hobart, News, phone, politics, poll, Rodney Croome, school, trans, young peopleLeave a comment
Anthony Albanese
National

Calls for Albanese to condemn religious discrimination bill

February 17, 2020January 4, 2023 Jesse Jones

ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr has slammed the proposed new laws.

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National

Schools teaching ‘sexual techniques’ and ‘transgendering’ kids: Hanson

February 14, 2020January 4, 2023 Jesse Jones

The One Nation leader has treated the senate to another bizarre transphobic rant.

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Tagged bullying, Greens, hate speech, Larissa Waters, Mehreen Faruqi, News, One Nation, politics, racism, Safe Schools, school, senate, transphobia, young peopleLeave a comment
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Uncategorized

Bob Katter steps down as leader of Katter’s Australia Party

February 3, 2020January 4, 2023 Jesse Jones

The politician has a long history of often bizarre anti-gay remarks.

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Tagged Bob Katter, Dr Kerrie Buhagiar, homophobia, marriage equality, mental health, News, politics, Queensland, ReachOut, Robbie KatterLeave a comment

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