Cory Bernardi to robocall millions for opinions on marriage survey
Australian Conservatives leader Cory Bernardi has authorised a campaign that will see millions of homes automatically called to gauge opinions on marriage equality. The South Australian senator, who...
View ArticleCoalition for Marriage says game will target children
The Coalition for Marriage have raised concern about a game being developed with funding from the Victorian government, saying it will target children and attempt to “modify their behaviours”. The...
View ArticleSenator James Paterson announces his own conservative marriage bill
Liberal Senator James Paterson has announced he has developed his own marriage bill, which has more emphasis on religious protections than the bill put forward by colleague Senator Dean Smith. Writing...
View ArticleVictorian govt move to allow trans people to affirm gender without divorce
Victoria’s state government are set to update their laws to stop forcing trans and gender diverse people having to divorce in order to legally affirm their gender. After the passage of marriage...
View ArticleVictorian Opposition Leader apologises for homophobic student letter
Victorian Liberal leader Matthew Guy has apologised for putting his name to an anti-LGBTI letter during his time as a student at Latrobe University. AAP have reported the document has recently emerged...
View ArticlePush to reintroduce conversion therapy for youth in Victoria
Victorian Liberal leader Matthew Guy is reportedly under pressure to endorse a push to reintroduce gay conversion therapy for youth in Victoria. The Andrews Labor government made history when it became...
View ArticleTrent Zimmerman says Victorian Liberal proposals are from the 19th century
Federal Liberal MP Trent Zimmerman says proposals put forward within the Victorian branch of the Liberal party, that call for medical practitioners to promote counselling that encourages people to...
View ArticleAnti Safe Schools campaigner Marijke Rancie elected to Liberal party position
Anti-Safe Schools campaigner Marijke Rancie has been elected as a delegate within the Victorian branch of the Liberal party. Rancie, who featured in the Marriage Coalition’s ‘It’s Okay to Vote No’ TV...
View ArticleConversion Therapy: It’s all about politics, not science
Like a noxious weed, from time to time so-called “Reparative” or “Conversion” Therapy sometimes known as “Pray away the Gay” and run by “ex-Gay” groups, rears its ugly head. Seeing the recent...
View ArticleVictoria launches investigation into ‘gay conversion’ therapies
The Victorian government has announced it will launch an investigation into gay conversion practices with the state’s health watchdog being given new powers to crackdown on the practice. Earlier this...
View ArticleGeorgie Stone named ambassador for AFL Pride Game
Transgender activist Georgie Stone has been named as the Pride Ambassador for the AFL’s upcoming Pride Game hosted by St Kilda Football Club. This year’s match follows the theme ‘I’ll Stand By You’,...
View ArticleNew report calls for hate crime legislation in Victoria
A new report from the Australian Human Rights Law Centre calls for the Victorian government to consider bringing in new legislation to protect people from hate crimes. The centre says it research has...
View ArticleDaniel Andrews predicted to retain government in Victoria with increased...
The Andrews Labor government is expected to be re-elected in Victoria with an increased majority. Just over an hour into counting the ABC’s election analyst Antony Green declared that Labor was going...
View ArticleAustralian Christian Lobby calls for a clear definition of conversion therapy
The Australian Christian Lobby is calling for the Andrews government to provide a clear definition of what it considers to be gay conversion therapy. This week the Victorian government became the first...
View ArticlePolice watchdog calls for witnesses to Hares and Hyenas raid
IBAC, Victoria’s independent police oversight body, is appealing to anyone who may have witnessed an incident near Hares & Hyenas Bookshop on Johnston Street Fitzroy shortly after 2am on Saturday...
View ArticlePeta Credlin says “one in seven” prisoners now claim to be transgender
Peta Credlin says “one in seven” male prisoners are now self-identifying as female – hoping they can be transferred to a female prison. The TV presenter made the claim during a discussion about...
View ArticleJoel Creasey cancels Bendigo appearance after threats to safety
Perth comedian Joel Creasey has cancelled an upcoming show in Bendigo, with organisers citing homophobic threats and safety concerns. Creasey was scheduled to appear at Golden Vine Comedy in the...
View ArticleGermany’s cabinet approve draft bill to ban ‘conversion therapy’ practices
German Chancellor Angela Merkel and her government cabinet have approved a draft bill to ban “conversion therapy” practices that aim to change or suppress an individual’s sexuality or gender. The...
View ArticleVictorians celebrate as birth certificate amendments come into effect
Victoria’s transgender and gender diverse communities have welcomed amendments to the state’s Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Act which come into effect on Friday 1st May 2020. The reforms,...
View ArticleAdem Somyurek fired over vile comments and branch stacking accusations
Adem Somyurek, Victoria’s Minister for Local Government and Small Business has been sacked by Premier Dan Andrews following accusations that he was responsible for branch stacking and making a series...
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