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Equality Australia calls on federal parliament to extent hate speech protections and get bill passed

New hate speech laws fail to adequately protect LGBTIQ+ community, Equality Australia says

LGBTIQ+ groups urge greater protection from hate speech

Medical experts and LGBTIQ+ groups slam Northern Territory’s ban on healthcare for trans youth

Qld’s extension of healthcare ban for trans youth slammed by community and experts

142 medical professionals sign mass open letter urging Queensland Government to restore health care for trans youth

Equality Australia welcomes first LGBTQ+ census data in mid-2027

Community orgs deliver petition to Queensland parliament, welcome Warren Entsch’s call for reinstatement of healthcare for trans youth

Thorpey calls on politicians to reject fearmongering and misinformation as LGBTIQ+ friendship group pledges to stand up for equality

Equality Australia welcomes Supreme Court ruling overturning Qld’s ban on trans healthcare

Olympic champion Ian Thorpe announced as Equality Australia’s new patron

Court ruling that anti-trans campaigner unlawfully vilified two trans women is welcomed by Equality Australia

WA Government to introduce Bill that will finally allow gay men access to altruistic surrogacy

Peak LGBTIQ+ groups from around the country have signed a statement rejecting the divisive politics that seek to discriminate against trans women

New legislation weakens Territorians’ rights, groups warn following introduction of new legislation

Queensland government urged to stop blocking vital anti-discrimination reforms

Birth certificate reforms and better recognition for rainbow families comes into effect in NSW

LGBTIQ+ groups welcome new birth certificate laws coming into effect in WA

Unions, faith and LGBTIQ+ orgs call on NT Government to keep protections against hate speech and discrimination in schools

Community groups slam passing of Bill that indefinitely delays anti-discrimination reforms in Qld

Equality Australia releases LGBTIQ+ federal election voting guide

UK Supreme Court rules narrow definition of woman for UK anti-discrimination laws, trans people will lose protections

Panellists announced for Rainbow Votes Election Forum

Survivors and Equality Australia welcome conversion ban taking effect in NSW

First protections against hate speech for vulnerable groups welcomed in Victoria

One million LGBTIQ+ votes can’t be taken for granted after survey finds a third will change how they vote this election

Australian voters reject Clive Palmer’s divisive ads: new poll shows

23 women’s, disability and LGBTIQ+ organisations unite to support VIC hate crime law

Mardi Gras is a reminder the LGBTIQ+ community needs protections from hate

Governor-General Sam Mostyn AC announced as Equality Australia’s new patron

Equality Australian welcomes hate speech bill passing Vic Lower House

More than 100 individuals and organisations sign joint letter calling on Qld government to reverse hormone ban for trans youth

Equality Australia says LGBTIQ+ people in NSW “cruelly overlooked” in hate bill but review is welcome

Hate crime reforms in NSW must include LGBTIQ+ community to stop the abuse, harm and harassment

Medical experts and human rights groups back calls for Queensland to overturn hormone ban for trans youth

Equality Australia says strengthened NSW hate crimes laws must include protections for LGBTIQ+ community

Equality Australia says Federal Governments’ Hate Crimes Bill is a missed opportunity

LGBTIQ+ community calls for tougher federal protections against hate speech

LGBTIQ+ community groups and health experts cautiously welcome treatment review for trans and gender diverse young people

Qld’s hormone ban for trans youth slammed by medical experts and human rights groups

LGBTIQ+ groups welcome first ever community estimates from ABS

Community leaders welcome anti-vilification protections in Victoria

Resources on gender affirming care now available for trans young people, their families and health officials

Equality Bill passes lower house of NSW parliament

Equality Australia welcomes Premier’s support for Equality Bill

Community pushes for reforms in NSW Equality Bill

Community Welcomes new law banning conversion practices in SA

The best and brightest of NSW urge Minns Government to act on LGBTQIA+ Equality Bill

LGBTIQ+ community shocked by reversal of anti-vilification protection promise

LGBTIQ+ Groups welcome passing of Gender Reassignment Board ban in WA

Equality Australia cautiously welcomes SA bill banning conversion practices

LGBTIQ+ community responds to census announcement

LGBTIQ+ community groups urge inclusion of trans and intersex people in 2026 Census

Equality Australia says government census decision doesn’t go far enough

Almost 70 orgs call on federal government to properly count LGBTIQ+ people in the 2026 Census

Equality Australia says federal government repeating mistakes of former Morrison government on census

Federal government betrays LGBTIQ+ people following call on 2026 Census

Equality Australia welcomes court judgment that upholds rights of trans women

PM’s broken promise a betrayal of vulnerable students and teachers

Equality Australia welcomes Supreme Court judgment on puberty blockers

Community dismayed at delays to NSW Equality Bill

Equality Australia calls on PM to break stalemate on religious discrimination reforms

Equality Australia urges PM to act now and protect staff and students in religious schools

Congratulations to Leonard Vary and Ryan Phillips for King’s Birthday Honours List recognition

Citipointe College highlights the need for federal reforms

NSW government makes historic apology to people convicted under laws that criminalised homosexual

Statement from the Community

NSW parliamentary inquiry clears way for Equality Bill

Govt urged to pursue all options to secure protections for staff and students in religious schools

Grandmother and Equality Australia welcome reversal of Cumberland Council book ban

50,000 call on Cumberland Council to reverse same-sex book ban at meeting tonight

Equality Australia welcomes apology, calls for NSW legal reform

Equality Australia backs grandmother’s fight to reverse Western Sydney council ban on same sex families

Thorpey teams up with Equality Australia to protect students and staff

Women’s, faith, community and health voices back NSW LGBTIQA+ reforms

LGBTIQA+ advocates welcome end of ‘Gender Reassignment Board’, urge WA Government to go further

Cass Review out-of-line with medical consensus and lacks relevance in Australian context

Equality Australia welcomes PM’s stance on protections for LGBTIQ+ staff and students

Discrimination endemic in religious schools around Australia: new report finds

Community welcomes passing of LGBTQA+ conversion ban in NSW

New laws removing barriers to gender recognition welcomed in ACT

Govt urged to act after inquiry backs change to protect students and staff in religious schools

National LGBTIQ+ group Equality Australia is urging the Federal Government not to delay legal protections for LGBTQ+ staff and students in religious schools

LGBTIQ+ community welcomes NSW government bill banning conversion practices, saying it will save lives.

Equality Australia welcomes call from AMA to enhance access to gender affirming treatments

Equality Australia welcomes call from AMA to ban LGBTQA+ conversion practices

SA MLCs urged to vote down an inquiry into gender affirming care

Equality Australia says court case involving Aboriginal baby shows urgent need for LGBTIQ+ reforms in NSW

Letter calls on WA government to deliver on commitments to the LGBTIQA+ community

LGBTIQ+ groups disappointed as WA government fails on promise to scrap the Gender Reassignment Board

NSW government delays banning conversion practices till next year

It’s time to protect our students from discrimination in religious schools, Equality Australia says

Doctors, legal experts and parents slam dangerous bill seeking to ban health care for trans kids

Equality Australia welcomes decision to deny exemption to exclude trans women from lesbian event

Equality Australia welcomes news NSW Government will introduce bill banning conversion practices this year

LGBTIQ+ groups come out in full force to reject trans exclusion from lesbian event

Equality Australia welcomes historic bill to ensure all LGBTIQ+ people can live free from discrimination and harm

Equality Australia welcomes ABS acknowledges hurt caused by last census

LGBTIQ+ groups throw support behind the Yes vote on the Voice

Equality Australia welcomes LGBTIQ+ inclusion in Census shortlist

Equality Australia says NSW Parliament has an opportunity to ensure all LGBTIQ+ people can live free from discrimination and harm

UN expert calls out discrimination against LGBT people in Australia’s religious schools and service providers

No case for blanket ban on trans athletes

LGBTIQ+ groups celebrate new laws that will change the lives of trans and gender diverse Queenslanders

Delay to ALRC review is disappointing with more risk of harm, says Equality Australia

World Athletics blanket trans-exclusionary sports ban risks human rights violations

ACT introduces Australian-first laws to protect intersex people from surgeries without their consent

Trans, LGBTIQ+, multicultural, faith and women’s organisations condemn Victorian protests

LGBTIQ+ groups from Australia, Asia and the Pacific welcome Federal Government’s historic announcement

Australian Government urged to advance LGBTIQ+ equality in our region

Australian Government urged to advance LGBTIQ+ equality in our region

Survivors welcome NSW Premier’s commitment to end conversion practices, urge effective scheme

Survivors welcome NSW Labor commitment to end LGBTQA+ conversion practices

Survivors welcome moves to ban LGBTQ+ conversion practices in NSW

Report calls for oversight of medical interventions on intersex children 

WA Government’s commitment to fairer birth certificate laws for trans and gender diverse people welcomed by LGBTIQA+ groups

“Life-changing”: LGBTIQ+ groups welcome proposed Queensland birth certificate reform

Equality Australia welcome moves to ban conversion practices in WA

Equality Australia welcomes landmark NT laws protecting LGBTIQ+ people and others from discrimination

New inquiry must combat discrimination against LGBTQ+ people in religious organisations

Trans, gender diverse and intersex workers to be protected under new Fair Work Bill

ABS admits new recommendations required to count LGBTIQ+ people properly in Census

UN tells Australian government to lift its game on trans and intersex human rights

‘Gay panic’ defence to murder abolished Australia-wide

Young LGBTIQ+ people among those still at greatest risk of violence at home

World-leading LGBTQ+ conversion legislation introduced in Victoria

Historic passage of conversion bill in ACT a pathway to inclusion and healing

NSW Government throws support behind inquiry into One Nation bill on religious discrimination

Fair Birth Certificate Reforms Pass In Victoria

Birth Certificate reforms pass first hurdle

Gay ‘cure’ books removed by Australian retailers

50+ LGBTIQ organisations and Allies support affirming Religious Discrimination Bill

Women’s and LGBTIQ+ groups are demanding the Morrison Government deliver on equal protections and consultation

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