Following an ABC investigation into a series of violent attacks on gay and bisexual teens in Sydney, which were linked to extremist networks, the NSW government is taking action, which is part of a broader legislative effort to shut down unlawful "factories of hate" that promote violence.  THIS ARTICLE AT A GLANCE The NSW government will introduce new laws to create specific LGBTQIA+ hate crimes and increase penalties. Offenders who target people because of their sexuality or gender identity could face jail terms of up to seven years. The reforms follow an ABC investigation into Islam…

The new requirement under “Enhancing Vetting and Combating Fraud in the Diversity Immigrant Visa Program” introduced under a broader push to strip gender identity from federal policy, is expected to affect trans travellers, migrants and asylum seekers worldwide, including those from Australia’s LGBTIQ+ communities.  THIS ARTICLE AT A GLANCE The Trump administration has finalised a US immigration rule requiring all visa applicants to disclose “biological sex at birth.” The US State Department has confirmed the sex-at-birth requirement will apply to all visa applications. Immigration sy…

The number of bills directly targeting and undermining the existing legal rights of transgender and nonbinary people in the U.S. has been escalating, with sharp increases since 2021 and with each consecutive year. Kansas dealt the most radical blow yet on Feb. 26, 2026, as a law that immediately invalidates state-issued driver’s licenses, identification cards and birth certificates for holders whose gender marker does not match their sex assigned at birth took effect overnight.

The ABC journalists consulted and interviewed me for the piece, including showing me all the videos they’d obtained. The vision was sickening – but not surprising.

The European Parliament has voted 340–141 to back a resolution that explicitly calls for “the full recognition of trans women as women,” and says their inclusion is essential for real gender equality and anti‑violence policies. The same text urges equal access for trans women to shelters, support services and funding across the EU – and knocks back an amendment claiming “only biological women” can be pregnant. THIS ARTICLE AT A GLANCE   Recognition of trans women for effective gender equality and anti‑violence policies across the EU. It urges equal access for trans women to shelters and…

The new Philippine Supreme Court ruling centres on a lesbian couple, Jennifer Josef and Evalyn Ursua, who bought a house together in Quezon City in 2006, a year after they started living together. For practical reasons, the home was put in Ursua’s name to make dealing with banks and paperwork easier.

The Council of Europe’s parliamentary assembly has backed a continent‑wide push to ban so‑called LGBTIQ+ “conversion practices”, labelling them harmful, deceptive and incompatible with human rights. The resolution is not legally binding, but it sends a strong political signal to 46 member states and offers a blueprint for national bans.

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.

The LGBTQIA+ community is mourning the loss of Brent Thorpe, a Sydney‑based performer, comedian and playwright whose razor‑sharp wit, theatrical bravado and generous spirit made him a beloved figure across queer stages and scenes.

New data has revealed something the UK has never seen before: clear evidence that sexual minority people die earlier, and at higher rates, than their straight or heterosexual peers.

In exciting news, in a deal that goes both ways, Australians could soon be able to move to Europe for up to 4 years under a new arrangement being forged between Australia and the European Union. What you’ll learn in this article What the new EU–Australia mobility idea actually is How it differs from current European visa rules for Australians Why it’s being discussed now, and what still needs to happen What this could mean for work, study and queer Aussies eyeing a European move Currently, Australians can already visit most of Europe without a visa for short trips. Under Schenge…