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The subtle, everyday hurting of LGBTQI Australians

Casual homophobia is contributing to poorer mental health outcomes for the LGBTQI community and advocates are raising this issue as Pride Month begins.

AAP · Jun 6, 2025

Rainbow buildings to highlight 'invisible' issue

More than 60 per cent of LGBTQI people report having experienced domestic or family violence, but for many support is limited or inaccessible.

AAP · May 27, 2025

'Historic moment' as conversion therapy outlawed

New laws protecting LGBTQI people from "abhorrent" conversion practices have been welcomed as a "historic moment".

AAP · Apr 1, 2025

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Trailblazer senator opens door for more LGBTQI members

Retiring senator Louise Pratt has been remembered as a trailblazer advocate for marriage equality as she issued one final call to action to her colleagues.

AAP · Mar 26, 2025

Mother's hopes for trans daughter dashed by school

The mother of a transgender child says they feel abandoned after Labor dropped its promise to protect LGBTQI students and school staff from discrimination.

AAP · Mar 14, 2025

Life and contributions of 'community hero' celebrated

The first state memorial for a queer advocate has been held for David Polson AM, who participated in a record number of medical trials after contracting HIV.

AAP · Mar 11, 2025

Tired dancing feet, high spirits after Mardi Gras

The task of cleaning up Sydney's streets from glitter and feathers is under way after Mardi Gras revellers celebrated the world's biggest evening LGBTQI parade.

AAP · Mar 1, 2025

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Queer warriors bare all on LGBTQI night of nights

Thousands of rainbow-clad paraders have tapped to choreographed numbers or moved in euphoric bliss in the 47th annual Sydney Mardi Gras.

AAP · Feb 28, 2025

The legends making a 'loud and proud' Mardi Gras debut

Representing the La Perouse LGBTQI community, their allies and Elders, the LaPa Legends will make their debut at Mardi Gras 2025.

AAP · Feb 28, 2025

Focus on freedom as thousands celebrate Mardi Gras fair

The first big Mardi Gras event of 2025 has drawn a crowd of thousands as organisers hope its theme resonates with the LGBTQI community and beyond.

AAP · Feb 15, 2025

Mark Latham appeals $140k award over 'vulgar' tweet

Mark Latham will try overturn $140,000 in damages over a defamatory tweet claiming an independent MP and LGBTQI advocate engaged in "disgusting" sex acts.

AAP · Feb 10, 2025

March goes on as LGBTQI movement stares down MAGA hate

LGBTQI members and advocates have bared their skin and souls in sweltering heat at an annual pride march as the community warns it is under renewed threat.

AAP · Feb 2, 2025

Police pull out of major pride march over uniform ban

A major pride march will not feature officers after a state police force withdrew from participating following a ban on uniforms.

AAP · Jan 22, 2025

How conservatives 'got in first' to block gay marriage

Australia's decision to ban gay marriage in 2004 would not be reversed for 13 years, but a former prime minister maintains the move reflected public opinion.

AAP · Dec 31, 2024

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AAP · Dec 5, 2024

Lose the force: call to ban cops from Mardi Gras

A proposal to stop police from marching at Mardi Gras would be a "slap in the face" to LGBTQI officers, a state premier says.

AAP · Dec 3, 2024

Young gay and lesbian staff target of sexual misconduct

Most young LGBTQI employees say they have been sexually assaulted or harassed in the workplace and supporters blame a culture that devalues their identity.

AAP · Oct 17, 2024

LGBTQI protections bolstered, but not completely

Wide-ranging reforms for LGBTQI people in NSW are a watershed moment, but campaigners say there is more work to be done.

AAP · Oct 15, 2024

MP breaks party ranks on transgender birth certificates

A NSW Liberal MP has broken with ranks and accused her leaders of fearmongering over laws that make it easier for transgender people modify birth certificates.

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AAP · Oct 14, 2024

Gay teachers left exposed to ensure equality laws pass

A bill to enable LGBTQI people to be treated equally under many laws for the first time will be stripped of some protections after faith-based pushback.

AAP · Sep 18, 2024

Gay-hate killings re-examined after state apology

Vowing to enact 19 recommendations from a landmark inquiry, the NSW government wants killers brought to justice over unsolved suspected gay hate crimes

AAP · Sep 5, 2024

Equality group loses legal stoush with charity watchdog

LGBTQI advocacy group Equality Australia has failed to overturn a decision by the charity commissioner which prevents it receiving tax-deductible donations.

AAP · Sep 1, 2024

Fight for gender question as Labor wants 'clear' census

LGBTQI groups are fighting for a gender identity census question to better capture their community but Labor has only committed to one on sexuality.

AAP · Aug 30, 2024

Landmark sexuality census question to be trialled

The 2026 census is on track to be the first national count to ask people about their sexuality but there are calls to include more of the LGBTQI community.

AAP · Aug 29, 2024

Coroner raps police over search for missing trans woman

Family and friends have cried in court as a coroner released her findings into the deaths of five transgender and gender diverse people.

AAP · Aug 28, 2024

'Show courage': Labor MP rebels on LGBTQI census topics

Josh Burns is the first Labor MP to publicly call on his government to reconsider its decision not to include LGBTQI questions in the next census.

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