LGBTIQ+ RoundUp : News, Views & Politics
Offensive Graffiti Targets Sydney’s Imperial Hotel
With multiple locations defaced with hate symbols, Police are appealing for public assistance as they investigate the incidents. Residents in Newtown, Enmore, and Erskineville awoke to find homophobic slurs and Nazi-related symbols-including swastikas spray-painted on buildings and political posters.
The UK Supreme Court rule on gender
The UK Supreme Court’s decision in For Women Scotland Ltd v The Scottish Ministers will mean changes in how trans people in the UK access services and single-sex spaces.
Unleashing Your Inner Peace
This article is a lead on from: Breathwork. A Path to Healing & Connection. By taking the time to practise mindful breathing, you empower yourself to navigate life’s challenges with greater ease and resilience. Remember, your breath is a powerful healer and guide, always available to support you in your journey.
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.
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