Health
Charting a Healthier Future for LGBTIQA+ Australians
The government has pledged $10 million for inclusive LGBTQIA+ health care.The 2025-2035 National Action Plan for LGBTIQA+ Wellbeing will help in addressing the significant health disparities. The plan will guide government action to make safe, inclusive and high-quality healthcare available to all LGBTIQA+ people. This artcile outlines what that means for queer Australians.
Five Teenagers Jailed for Grindr Assault Scheme
Perth's Children's Court sentenced five teenage men to up to two years for violent attacks targeting gay men though Grindr.
Iconic Underwear Brand Andrew Christian to Close
After nearly 30 years in business, queer fashion designer Andrew Christian has announced the closure of his underwear brand, citing increasing pressure from fast fashion and a growing reluctance among corporations to associate with LGBTQIA+ businesses.
AUSTRALIA
Australia finally lifts the gay blood ban
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.
RELIGION
Southern Baptists’ call to overturn same-sex marriage in America
The Southern Baptists’ are calling for the US Supreme Court to overturn its same-sex marriage decision. It's part part of a long history of opposing women’s and LGBTIQ+ people’s rights.
Western Australia
New Gender Law Reforms Take Effect in Western Australia
Western Australia has ushered in a new era for trans and gender-diverse people, with landmark gender law reforms coming into effect on 30 May 2025.
USA
US Trans military personnel, under fire!
The Supreme Court Ruling in the US has triggered the immediate removal of transgender troops by the Trump administration.
Sydney
Offensive Graffiti Targets Sydney’s Imperial Hotel
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.
UK
The UK Supreme Court rule on gender
What will the UK Supreme Court gender ruling mean in practice? A legal expert explains.