World Athletics blanket trans-exclusionary sports ban risks human rights violations
24 March 2023 – LGBTIQ+ human rights organisation Equality Australia and the Trans Justice Project have today warned governing sports bodies that blanket bans on women who are trans competing against other women risks violating fundamental human rights principles. “Today’s announcement by World Athletics amounts to a blanket ban on women who are trans playing […]
Read MoreLGBTIQ+ groups call on NSW Parliament to ‘Act for Equality’ on eve of Mardi Gras
24 February 2023 – On the eve of Mardi Gras and a month out from the NSW election, national LGBTIQ+ group Equality Australia has been joined by Mardi Gras and ACON in launching Act for Equality, a campaign calling on all NSW parliamentarians to commit to action on outstanding LGBTIQ+ human rights issues. “Today, on […]
Read MoreTrans Awareness Week Events
There are events happening in many places around the country. Find one near you! Trans Christian Allies BreakfastSaturday, 12th November, 9:00am Christ Church, Chippendall Street Milton www.facebook.com/events/832921427736745 Trans Pride March Melbourne Sunday 13th November, 11:30am Victorian State Library, Swanston street https://www.facebook.com/transpridemarch/ Trans & Friends Festival Illawarra Sunday 13th November, 10am University of Wollongong www.facebook.com/events/433160305595296 Trans Awareness week Flag raising Monday 14th November, […]
Read MoreMedia Release: “Lifesaving” – trans equality and clinicians groups defend trans healthcare
10 May 2022 – Trans equality, peer support and healthcare groups have raised alarm and disappointment at the Prime Minister comments regarding medical care for trans young people, inviting him to meet with trans and gender diverse people to educate himself about the challenges they face. The comments come after the Prime Minster claimed at […]
Read MoreSenate must stand with trans kids and reject Chandler’s cruel and divisive bill
Tuesday 2 February 2022 – National LGBTIQ+ group Equality Australia has today called on the Senate to stand up for trans people after the Prime Minster told journalists that he supports a private members bill by Senator Claire Chandler that would exclude trans and gender diverse kids and adults from sports. “Sport should be for […]
Read MoreOfficial Statement on the Religious Discrimination Bill
10 February, 2022 – It’s been a difficult few weeks, particularly for trans young people and queer people of faith, as our lives have once again been the subject of intense media scrutiny and political debate. But, in promising news, today we’ve had a win.Together, our efforts have stopped the Religious Discrimination Bill becoming law, […]
Read MoreProtections for LGBTQ+ people in religious schools must not be contingent on bad Religious Discrimination Bill
3 February 2022 – National LGBTIQ+ rights organisation, Equality Australia, has cautiously welcomed comments by the Prime Minister foreshadowing amendments next week to better protect LGBTQ+ people in religious schools, but has called for the flawed Religious Discrimination Bill to be scrapped, warning that it will result in discrimination on a wider basis. The Prime […]
Read MoreA huge step forward for fairness and equality in Victoria
29 October 2021 – Equality Australia and the Independent Education Union Victoria Tasmania have welcomed the introduction of proposed new laws by the Victorian Government to better protect Victorians from discrimination by religious organisations and called on all members of parliament to support the Bill. The Government’s Equal Opportunity (Religious Exceptions) Amendment Bill 2021 will narrow carve-outs to the state’s anti-discrimination laws that currently allow religious organisations such as schools and service providers to discriminate against staff, students and people seeking to access services on the basis of their sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or […]
Read MoreA demonstration of leadership: LGBTIQ+ group joins union in welcoming Victorian Government anti-discrimination announcement
16 September, 2021 – Equality Australia and the Independent Education Union (Vic) have welcomed the Victorian Government’s announcement that it will reform anti-discrimination laws to better protect lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people. “Everyone deserves to live, work and study with dignity and respect, no matter who they are or whom they love”, said Anna […]
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