LGBTIQ+ RoundUp : News, Views & Politics
Popular gay Kings Beach fails in heritage bid
Kings Beach has served as a vital sanctuary for queer communities for at least fifty years, with documented gay activity dating back to the 1930s. The beach played a particularly poignant role during the AIDS crisis of the 1980s, hosting memorials and serving as the final resting place for the ashes of many who died during the epidemic.
Nearly 1 in 10 Americans Now Identify as LGBTQ+
The number of Americans identifying as queer has reached an unprecedented high, with 9.3% of US adults identifying as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or something other than heterosexual in 2024, according to the latest Gallup poll recently released.
Budapest Pride Shatters Records as 200,000 Defy Hungary’s Ban
The unprecedented turnout transformed what was intended as a silent celebration into a powerful mass protest against Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s escalating crackdown on people's rights and democratic freedoms.
The NT Gov. has reversed plans to remove hate speech laws
Earlier this year, the Northern Territories Country Liberal Party (CLP) announced it would repeal key vilification protections under the Anti-Discrimination Act 1992, which would have left Territorians exposed to hate speech targeting attributes such as sexuality, gender identity, race, and religion. The move sparked an immediate backlash in the community.
Five Teenagers Jailed for Grindr Assault Scheme
Five Perth teenagers have been sentenced to jail terms of up to two years and two months after orchestrating a series of violent homophobic attacks using the gay dating app Grindr to lure victims to isolated locations.
Iconic Underwear Brand Andrew Christian to Close
The U.S. underwear brand Andrew Christian will be closing its operations after nearly thirty years in the fashion business. 47 year old designer Andrew Christian has announced his retirement and revealed that his attempts to sell the business have been unsuccessful so far.
Australia finally lifts the gay blood ban
The lifting of blood donation restrictions will see over 600,000+ Australians now eligible to give blood. From July, gay, bisexual and transgender Australians will be eligible to give blood.
Southern Baptists’ call to overturn same-sex marriage in America
The American Southern Baptist Convention has lost 3.6 million members over the past two decades and faces an ongoing sexual abuse crisis. At its June 2025 annual meeting, however, neither of those issues took up as much time as controversial social issues, including the denomination’s stance on same-sex marriage.
New Gender Law Reforms Take Effect in Western Australia
The long-criticised Gender Reassignment Board has been officially abolished, streamlining the process for changing sex or gender on birth certificates and marking a significant milestone for LGBTIQ rights in the state.
US Trans military personnel, under fire!
Under the orders of US President Trump, the United States military has begun the removal of up to 1,000+ transgender service members following a Supreme Court decision that allows the government to enforce its ban on transgender individuals serving in the armed forces.
San Francisco’s 4.1-Mile Rainbow Laser Pride Flag
San Francisco once again transformed its iconic Market Street into a radiant symbol of LGBTIQ+ pride, as the world’s largest rainbow laser flag returned for Pride Weekend 2025.
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