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Greens Back Trans Rights with New “Trans Insurgency” Drive
As Hanson goes full TRUMP, in response, the Australian Greens have launched Trans Insurgency in response to Pauline Hanson’s anti-trans Press Club speech, putting trans rights and safety back at the centre of the conversation.
Homophobic men turned on by gay porn!
Is homophobia associated with homosexual arousal? A often-cited study study done in the lates 90s had shown that many homophobic men are aroused by gay male porn. Why are we not surprised!
New NSW law protect access to LGBTIQ+ books
The NSW state government has drawn a clear line against book bans in public libraries. For LGBTIQ+ readers, it means stories of inclusion, support and love stay on shelves where they belong.
U.S. Support for Same-Sex Marriage Drops
Support for same-sex marriage in the US has stopped rising after two decades.
Mardi Gras' Pride Month Line Up Just Dropped - Dress Accordingly!
Pride Month is turning up the heat in Sydney this June, with Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras unveiling a packed line-up of community celebrations, disco-fuelled dance floors and nostalgic queer chaos ahead of its milestone 50th anniversary.
Federal Court doubles down on Giggle for Girls
The Full Federal Court has upheld a landmark discrimination ruling in favour of trans woman Roxanne Tickle, finding Giggle for Girls directly discriminated against her and increasing her damages to $20,000.
NSW passes LGBTQ+ hate crime laws in Legislative Assembly
NSW Legislative Assembly passes hate crime laws, boosting penalties for anti-LGBTIQ+ violence to 7 years. New offences target app luring and post-and-boast attacks.
EU Moves To Ban On Conversion Therapy
The European Parliament has voted to support a ban on conversion therapy, following a citizen-led campaign that gathered over 1.2 million signatures. The move adds pressure on the European Commission to introduce binding legislation as human rights experts call for stronger protections against a practice still reported in several member states.
Mark Latham hit with $100K penalty
Mark Latham has been ordered to pay $100,000 to Alex Greenwich after a tribunal found he unlawfully vilified and sexually harassed him through explicit, homophobic comments. The ruling said the remarks incited hatred and caused harm. Latham will appeal, while Greenwich says it reinforces accountability for public figures.