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August 1st, 2023 marks the 10 year anniversary of when Australia passed the national anti-discrimination law for trans and gender diverse peoples. While trans rights seem to be protected here in Australia, in the United States trans and other LGBTQ rights are being threatened by legislation. Trans Americans and Australians speak on what this means …
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A Victoria report on LGBTQ+ survivors of family violence details barriers to justice as the group engages with mainstream intervention order systems. The report attributes heteronormativity as a barrier to justice where notions surrounding family violence are typically characterised through a male-offender and female-survivor lens. Half of the LGBTQ+ victim-survivor report participants were identified as …
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Australian theatre has long been criticised for being too white, too straight and too middle class. This Tony-award nominated play, written by Oscar winner, Tarrell Alvin McCraney, is a story about sexuality, race, hope, gospel music, and a young gay man finding his voice. Determined to make his mark, teenager Pharus wants to be the …
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Northern Territory anti-discrimination laws are set to be changed for the first time in three decades as the government looks to expand the list of categories protected under legislation and limit the powers of religious institutions’ when it comes to their hiring decisions. The new bill is backed by members of the LGBT community, though there are some religious …
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A gay nightclub in Colorado Springs of the United States was fired by a 22-year-old gunman, killing at least 5 people and leaving 18 injured, before being subdued by two ‘heroic’ patrons and arrested by the police. The attack occurred at a place where LGBTQ+ people are meant to feel safe, just right before the …
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