Canberra
ACT passes Variation in Sex Characteristics Bill
The ACT Assembly has passed legislation to protect intersex human rights.
Australia
What can we learn from the marriage equality vote, and what might happen with Parliament the Voice debate?
How will you vote? This article delves into what we can learn from the marriage equality vote and about supporting First Nations people during the Voice debate. Studies show that exposure to negative messaging can lead to greater levels of stress, depression and anxiety.
Canberra
Ride with Pride, Canberra Trams go Rainbow!
Happy Pride! Everyone is welcome on-board the Light Rail!
Melbourne
Drag storytime cancelled in Melbourne after threats
The popular event featuring drag queens reading books to children has been cancelled after receiving violent threats.
Sydney
Barry Humphries, controversial Australian icon, has died aged 89
Humphries was an iconic, loved and celebrated Australian entertainer who was also known for his anti-transgender views.
Canberra
Intersex Protection Bill tabled in the ACT Legislative Assembly
The new ACT Bill aims to protect the bodily autonomy, informed consent, and medical rights of minors (and adults under guardianship) in medical contexts.
Canberra
The ACT passes Intersex rights against medical intervention.
The new laws introduced by the ACT Govermnemt will prevent medical intervention forced on intersex people.
Canberra
The ACT will pass legislation to protect people with sex variations
This bill will protect the autonomy of minors, and adults under guardianship, by criminalising certain medical interventions that fall outside the scope of a treatment plan.
Sydney
Mardi Gras Parade route added to the NSW Heritage Register
A Call for further anti-hate measures and the banning of hate symbols in Australia. Equality Tasmania has welcomed the State Government's decision to ban Nazi symbols and called on it to go further with more comprehensive hate crime legislation.