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“[Muslims] are a community of 1.7 billion people – almost a quarter of the world’s population. Many of us are queer, and many more are allies for change.”

“Their generosity ensures their big Australian hearts live on every day in support of our amazing LGBTI+ family.”

Equality Australia will hold a virtual Town Hall meeting in mid-April so that LGBTIQ+ people can ask the major parties questions on issues impacting LGBTIQ+ people.

“Most people who work with our community in a professional capacity undertake regular supervision to manage the emotional strain of their job, but it occurs to me that advocates and campaigners don’t.”

“We should be aiming for full equality in every sphere of our lives, from school to employment, from birth certificate recognition to blood donation, and accessing services to marriage.”

“Every finalist from previous years was a cisgender, Caucasian male with traditional good looks and a sculpted body.”

“I know it through personal experience after my treatment by police in the Mardi Gras of 2013 at which I was kicked, punched and charged with assault by police only to have the charges dismissed a year later.”

Almost one in five gay and bisexual men in Melbourne have experienced it.

Passing Queer 101 is hard when you don’t know where to start. This month Zo Watt relives her pubescent past.

“Be supportive of organisations and networks who stand as activists, protective shields, and safe spaces for those who are vulnerable within the community.”