The NT government, lead by the Country Liberal Party (CLP) has walked back on its plans to scrap hate speech protections in the territory's anti-discrimination laws, after pushback from local community groups and advocates.
After many years of campaigning, from 14 July 2025 Lifeblood, formerly Red Cross Australia, will scrap its sexual activity rule that has barred gay and bisexual men, trans women and other gender-diverse people from donating plasma if they had sex in the previous three months.
A wave of offensive graffiti swept through Sydney’s inner west this week, with the iconic Imperial Hotel in Erskineville among dozens of sites targeted by vandals.
Greens leader Adam Bandt has thrown his support behind Brisbane MP Stephen Bates after he became the first Australian politician to launch an OnlyFans account, using the adults-only platform to Spotlight HIV Prevention and other critical LGBTIQ+ health policies in the lead-up to the Australian May 3 2025 federal election.
The Imperial Hotel in Erskineville, Sydney, has officially been added to the NSW State Heritage Register, marking a significant milestone in the recognition of Sydney's LGBTIQ+ history.
As another federal election looms, Australian rightwing politicians are seeking wedge issues to exploit for their political gain, but it seems the Australian public isn't biting.
