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International, Opinion

Zimbabwe tabloid stokes anti-LGBTIQA+ hate and discrimination

April 12, 2022January 4, 2023 Tafadzwa Evans Muranganwa

A "bad taste" story might set back the rights of LGBTIQA+ people in the country.

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Tagged Africa, discrimination, GALZ, Hands of Hope, homophobia, media, News, trans, transphobia, ZimbabweLeave a comment
National

Trans writers refuse to contribute to The Age after transphobic editorial

April 7, 2022January 4, 2023 Jesse Jones

“The implication that ‘trans issues’ are up for debate deeply concerns me.”

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Tagged Dr Yves Rees, Joe Ball, Joshua Badge, Julie Szego, Nevo Zisin, News, The Age, trans, transphobia2 Comments
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Transphobic messages plastered in Brisbane bathrooms, trains

April 6, 2022January 4, 2023 Jesse Jones

Trans people have been intimidated by the messages.

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Tagged discrimination, government, law, News, Queensland, trans, transphobiaLeave a comment
International

Groups pull out of LGBT conference over conversion therapy inaction

April 5, 2022January 4, 2023 Jesse Jones

Britain has been criticised for failing to ban anti-LGBTIQA+ conversion practices.

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Tagged Boris Johnson, Britain, conference, Consortium, conversion therapy, gender, government, law, News, Stonewall, Terrence Higgins Trust, trans, UKLeave a comment
Tasmania

Minister for Women joins voices against Tas bill to ban trans women from sports

March 11, 2022January 4, 2023 Jesse Jones

"Divisive, hurtful, and utterly unnecessary.”

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Tagged discrimination, Dr Charlie Burton, Equality Tasmania, gender, Hobart, Kristie Johnstone, Madeleine Ogilvie, News, parliament, sport, sports, trans, trans women, transphobia, womenLeave a comment
Tasmania

Hobart vigil shows support for trans community

February 27, 2022January 4, 2023 Jesse Jones

Protesters gathered outside the Town Hall during a meeting of the Coalition for Biological Reality.

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Tagged Centre for Biological Reality, Charlie Burton, Claire Chandler, discrimination, government, Hobart, Jade Darko, law, News, protest, Robin Banks, sports, trans, transphobia, vigilLeave a comment
National, Tasmania

Morrison supports banning trans women from sports

February 23, 2022January 4, 2023 Jesse Jones

The Prime Minister has backed a “terrific” move to exclude trans women.

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Tagged Claire Chandler, discrimination, Dr Charlie Burton, Equality Tasmania, gender, government, Hobart, law, News, protest, Scott Morrison, sport, trans, trans women, womenLeave a comment
Features

My final form: Completing my trans surgery journey

January 20, 2022January 4, 2023 Jesse Jones

A very private look into the world of transition procedures.

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Tagged gender, healthcare, hospital, surgery, trans, transitionLeave a comment
Entertainment

Sydney launch event this week for trans musician Cassy Judy

January 16, 2022January 4, 2023 Jesse Jones

'When The World Was Flat' is a hit with fans already.

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Tagged activism, Cassy Judy, Kings Cross, music, Sydney, transLeave a comment
International

‘Targeted for their appearance’: LGBTIQA+ people persecuted by police

December 17, 2021January 4, 2023 Jesse Jones

A new global report shows that people around the world are still arrested just for being queer.

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Tagged discrimination, homophobia, ILGA World, law, News, police, report, research, trans, transphobia, United NationsLeave a comment
New South Wales

Non-binary drag queen running for Mardi Gras board

December 14, 2021January 4, 2023 Jesse Jones

The TikTok personality wants to break down barriers to diversity.

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Tagged board, election, Mardi Gras, News, non-binary, social media, Sydney, Thomas Grainger, TikTok, Tomi, transLeave a comment
National

LGBTIQA+ people at greater risk of eating disorders: research

December 13, 2021January 4, 2023 Jesse Jones

Three quarters of people with eating disorders are unable to seek help.

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Tagged Butterfly Foundation, charity, eating disorders, health, healthcare, Kevin Barrow, Melissa Wilton, mental health, News, research, study, transLeave a comment
National

National medical body support for LGBTIQA+ law reform welcomed

November 22, 2021January 4, 2023 Jesse Jones

The Australian Medical Association has called for bans on conversion practices and forced surgery.

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Tagged Australian Medical Association, census, Dr Omar Khorshid, Equality Tasmania, government, health, healthcare, intersex, Intersex Peer Support Australia, law, News, Rodney Croome, Simone-lisa Anderson, transLeave a comment
Opinion

A trans woman in intensive care: ‘It’ did not have fun

November 19, 2021January 4, 2023 Fran Mulcahy

Being in the hospital is stressful enough without transphobia.

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International

IOC delivers new guidelines for trans and intersex athletes

November 19, 2021January 4, 2023 Jesse Jones

The new framework focuses on evidence and fairness.

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Tagged Caster Semenya, Christian Klaue, International Olympic Committee, intersex, News, Olympics, sports, transLeave a comment
Victoria

Most LGBTIQA+ people want uniformed police out of Pride: report

November 16, 2021January 4, 2023 Jesse Jones

A survey shows people think police are disrespectful and don’t understand queer issues.

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Tagged Devina Potter, News, Nic Holas, police, pride march, report, survey, trans, Victoria Police, Victorian Pride LobbyLeave a comment

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