Holding hate to account
Everyone deserves to feel safe in public, on the street and online. When someone is attacked, abused or demeaned simply because of who they are, they should not be left to stand alone. Our laws must ensure people who use hate to harm others are held to account for the harm they cause to people in our community. By holding hate to account, we affirm what makes Victoria […]
Read MoreWA Election
With WA going to the polls this Saturday, you told us and our friends at Rainbow Futures WA what LGBTIQ+ issues mattered to you. Now, before you vote this weekend, find out where the parties’ stand on your top LGBTIQ+ priorities: Ending LGBTQ+ conversion practices Ensuring discrimination laws protect all of us, no matter where […]
Read MoreHistoric passage of conversion bill in ACT a pathway to inclusion and healing
August 27 2020 This afternoon the ACT Government has today passed its Sexuality and Gender Identity Conversion Practices Bill. “While no law can fix a complex social problem on its own, this law is an important step along the way to ending the harm caused by these damaging practices.” said Equality Australia CEO Anna Brown. […]
Read MoreWhat the new birth certificate legislation means to me
Sage Akouri tells us why new Victorian birth certificate legislation means to them For a really long time now I have known that the word on my birth certificate used to define my ‘sex’ has not matched up to my identity and has caused me a lot of distress throughout my life. I have put myself at risk […]
Read MoreSettlement between Rugby Australia and Israel Folau shows that there is no need for new religious discrimination law
December 4, 2019 Today’s settlement between Rugby Australia and Israel Folau is welcomed by Equality Australia. It draws a line under what has been a divisive and hurtful period for LGBTIQ+ people in rugby, in sport and more generally. It proves that there is no need for a new law, especially one that would limit the right of employers to have codes of […]
Read MoreFairer birth certificate laws for Victoria
Last year, after years of advocacy, and a narrowly defeated Bill in 2016,the Victorian Government passed a Bill to amend the Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Act 1996 (Vic) removing barriers for trans and gender diverse people changing the legal gender on their birth certificates. Together, we made history. People born in Victoria can now apply for a […]
Read MoreElection survey
We believe it’s vital that all voters are informed when they go to the polls on 18 May. We’ve been working hard lobby both sides of politics asking they make their policies and positions clear. So that you know where they stand we’ve surveyed the major parties on issues effecting LGBTIQ+ voters and hosted a […]
Read MoreTransgender Day of Visibility
Trans and gender diverse people deserve to be free to live their lives and make their own choices. But today in Australia, trans and gender diverse people continue to be on the front lines of the fight for LGBT equality. We are the ones who are attacked most visibly and directly – whether it be […]
Read MoreWe’re launching
When we work together, we have the power to change laws and change lives. The resounding YES result of one year ago shows that Australians know that equality makes us stronger. And we are not done yet.
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