NSW Equality Bill and Conversion Practice Bill explainers
We have a once in a generation opportunity to ensure LGBTIQ+ people in NSW can live a life free from discrimination and harm. The Equality Legislation Amendment (LGBTIQA+) Equality Bill 2023, known as the Equality Bill, and Conversion Practices Prohibition Bill NSW 2023 can make this possible. Hundreds of laws in NSW contain discrimination and […]
Read MoreEquality Australia welcomes LGBTIQ+ inclusion in Census shortlist
Equality Australia has welcomed the shortlist of new topics for the next Census and urged the Federal Government to make sure LGBTIQ+ people are properly counted in 2026. Gender, sexual orientation and variations of sex characteristics have been included in the proposed shortlist published by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) on Thursday as well […]
Read MoreLGBTIQ+ groups celebrate new laws that will change the lives of trans and gender diverse Queenslanders
14 June 2023 – Queensland and national LGBTIQ+ groups say new laws allowing trans and gender diverse people to accurately reflect their gender on their birth certificates are “life-changing”. The bill, passed in Queensland Parliament tonight, means transgender people will no longer be required to undergo gender affirming surgery to update their gender on their birth certificate. […]
Read MoreWorld 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 […]
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