LGBTIQ+ RoundUp : News, Views & Politics
Adam Bandt Backs Greens MP’s OnlyFans Campaign
Bates, who serves as the Greens’ LGBTIQ+ spokesperson, debuted his OnlyFans channel this week with a video announcing the party’s plan to make HIV prevention medications PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) and PEP (post-exposure prophylaxis) free for anyone with a prescription.
Hungary bans LGBTIQ+ protests and threatens community
The new legislation allows Viktor Orbán’s government to prohibit any public event that features LGBTIQ+ symbols, expressions of sexuality, or participants whose appearance “deviates from the gender assigned at birth.”
WorldPride DC Issues Travel Warning for Attendees
Organisers of WorldPride DC 2025 have issued urgent new travel guidance for transgender and nonbinary attendees, warning of heightened risks at U.S. airports and border crossings as the festival approaches.
Erskineville's Imperial Hotel Celebrated with Heritage Listing
The Imperial Hotel has long been an iconic venue, long cherished as a safe space and cultural hub for the queer community. It now joins the ranks of other protected landmarks that embody inclusivity and resilience.
Queer MP brings forward legal protections for Victoria’s LGBTQ+ community
Rachel, who identifies as queer, said the earlier start makes it impossible for conservatives to campaign for the laws to be scrapped in next year’s state election lead-up.
Do you want your money to reflect your values?
Yep, money pretty much rules over our modern and struggling planet. This can leave us in a dilemma regarding investment, ethics and return; and this is often the case for marginalised communities, as it isn’t always just about money — it’s also about alignment with values.
Utah Bans Pride Flags in Schools and Government Buildings
The new law by Utah republican lawmakers is set to take effect on May 7 2025, and will prohibit any flags not explicitly approved by lawmakers, including political flags and symbols associated with social movements. Institutions that violate the ban will face fines of $500 per day.
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.
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