LGBTIQ+ RoundUp : News, Views & Politics

Another person has likely been cured of HIV

Multiple tests have shown no detectable HIV in the man's body following the transplant. He stopped taking antiretroviral medication in 2018 and remains in remission. The anonymous man expressed gratitude for his recovery, highlighting the significance of his health status.

FUSE | World News

The Grindr Superbowl, in the bizarre world of US Republicans

US Republicans with headless and blank profile images are crashing Grindr as they look to hook up! Yes, despite the obvious jokes and that the behaviour is totally at odds with the Republican anti-queer agenda, attendees seem to love spending their time at conventions looking for a bit of fun.

Groundbreaking Surrogacy Law Reform Passed in ACT

Groundbreaking Surrogacy Law Reform means more Canberrans, including those experiencing infertility and single people, can now pursue parenthood through altruistic surrogacy.

Supporting our trans and gender diverse communities

'The Unsaid Says a Lot' A new ground breaking campaign by the Victorian Government encourages Australians to include and support our transgender and gender diverse communities.


FUSE | World News

Georgian parliament proceeds with anti-LGBTIQ legislation

The legislation, proposed by the ruling Georgian Dream Party, includes prohibitions on the "propaganda" of same-sex relationships and gender reassignment surgery. If passed, these measures would also outlaw Pride events and public displays of the LGBT rainbow flag. The bills received majority support; however, they must still pass two more readings before becoming law.

FUSE | World News

Good News! Thailand recognises same-sex marriage

The bill passed with 130 votes in favour and only four against. Although it still needs the king’s endorsement, this is considered a formality, and the law will take effect 120 days after being published in the royal gazette. Thailand will be the third place in Asia to allow same-sex marriage, following Taiwan and Nepal.

Liam Heitmann-Ryce-LeMercier | Opinion

Face Value: The Unattainable Beauty Standards of Gay Culture

Humans are rather like magpies, easily distracted and drawn to pretty things.  The magpie will see in the set of keys left on a park bench what we see in a TikTok dance: something small and dazzling to seize attention.

Stephen Kerry | Life & Wellbeing

Aussie LGBTIQ+ Buddhists feel pressure to hide their identities

 ‘Don’t say anything about it!' More than half of Australia’s LGBTIQ+ Buddhists feel reluctant to “come out” to their Buddhist communities. I’m a genderqueer, non-binary Buddhist myself, and I was curious about others’ experiences in Australia since there has been no research done on our community before.


NSW Apologises for Laws Criminalising Homosexuality

People like Robert French, queer elders and community activists over many years contributed to the decriminalisation of homosexuality in NSW in 1984. It was a painful, long road for many people in the community.

Protests forces council to overturn book ban

After heated debate and public protests, Cumberland City Council in Western Sydney has reversed a controversial ban on same-sex parenting books in its libraries. The decision was made with 12 votes in favor and two against, following four hours of intense discussion.

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