LGBTIQ+ RoundUp : News, Views & Politics
Capital of Equality - Mardi Gras 2025 (Photos)
‘Capital of Equality’ joined in with 200 other floats from around Australia and over 15,000 jubilant participants as they marched proudly down Oxford Street to Kylie Minogue’s song ‘Midnight Ride’, complete with horse-head masks, custom-made sequinned chaps, and mirror disco-ball cowboy hats; they certainly did Canberra proud!
Australians show resistance to the exploiting the LGBTIQ+ community
A recent poll conducted by Equality Australia has delivered a clear message to federal politicians and other wantabs that they reject the politicisation of the LGBTIQ+ community ahead of the Federal election this year.
Herald apologises for running Trumpet of Patriots Ad
Journalists at The Newcastle Herald protested over a controversial advertisement by Clive Palmer’s Trumpet of Patriots party, which has sparked outrage and led to an apology from the Herald.
M3ta starts rejecting trans advertising amid policy changes
The refusal of advertising and posts from the transgender community follows M3ta's controversial decision to relax its hate speech policies, which many argue normalises anti-LGBTIQ+ rhetoric.
Divisions among the LGBTIQ+ community over support of police
A recent national survey conducted by the advocacy groupJust. Equal Australia has revealed that most LGBTIQ+ individuals support the presence of police at pride parades and other queer events, with 63.9% backing their participation.
Australian LGBTIQ+ politicians experiencing abuse
Newly published research has found clear evidence that openly lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, intersex, and queer+ (LGBTIQ+) Australian politicians were disproportionately targeted with personal abuse on social media at the last federal election. Given global trends, it’s unlikely to be any different this year.
SGLMG Marching towards freedom
Get ready to set free pride, diversity, and unbridled joy as the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade returns on Saturday, 1 March 2025. With over 10,000 marchers and more than 180 spectacular floats, this year’s Parade is a dazzling celebration of the 2025 Festival theme, FREE TO BE, honouring the LGBTQIA+ community’s resilience, creativity, and unwavering pursuit of equality.
Palmer relaunches ‘Trumpet of Patriots’
Australian billionaire Clive Palmer has launched a new political party called "Trumpet of Patriots," directly inspired by U.S. President Donald Trump, just months before Australia's upcoming federal election.
Mice Born to Two Male Parents
In a remarkable breakthrough, scientists in China have successfully used genetic engineering to create mice with two male parents, marking a significant advancement in reproductive biology.
Illegal discharge of sperm
In a move that has seen significant attention, Mississipp Bradford Blackmon introduced a bill titled the 'Contraception Begins at Erection Act' with fines up to $10,000 USD for the illegal discharge of sperm.
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