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Changes at GLRL
The NSW Gay and Lesbian Rights Lobby is pleased to announce the appointment of Kellie McDonald as the new co-convenor. Kellie replaces Emily Gray, who is about to embark on ... Read more
Tue August 25th, 2009 - 7 Comments
Little by Little
As the trash is swept up on Oxford St following last weekend's revelry, we celebrate our community. We celebrate those who marched,those who danced, and the friends and family of gay ... Read more
Wed March 11th, 2009 - 6 Comments
Lobby on a mission
The Gay and Lesbian Rights Lobby Mardi Gras float will take on espionage flicks to spread the message of Mission Possible: 009 Sequined Service. Be a Bond with bedazzle this Mardi ... Read more
Wed February 4th, 2009 - No Comments
Great moments for equality
Amid the day to day shifts, amendments, inquiries and delays of the Rudd Government's same-sex equality reforms there were many supportive speeches given by politicians from most parties. Here are ... Read more
Wed December 3rd, 2008 - 1 Comment
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Time to adopt
Last week the NSW Government announced an inquiry into same-sex adoption. This inquiry follows in the footsteps of reforms which made it easier for foster carers and step-parents to adopt ... Read more
Wed December 3rd, 2008 - 1 Comment
Equal rights at last
But marriage still not on the agenda Full legal equality for same-sex de facto couples and their children has come in the Rudd Government's first year. Same-sex discrimination in Commonwealth superannuation, social ... Read more
Thu November 27th, 2008 - 35 Comments
Thank you
On Monday the Senate passed the two remaining Bills in the law reform package aimed at removing practical discrimination against same-sex couples and their children in federal law. While these ... Read more
Wed November 26th, 2008 - No Comments
Australian love letters
Following the passage of the Family Law Amendment Bill in the Federal Parliament on Monday, the GLRL sent a collation of Australian Love Letters to all Senators, to provide them ... Read more
Wed November 12th, 2008 - No Comments
Equality celebrations begin
Although the Rudd Government's equality reforms have yet to receive the final Senate nod, Rainbow Labor and Attorney-General Robert McClelland celebrated the success so far at the first 58'08 party ... Read more
Wed November 5th, 2008 - 4 Comments
What can you do?
The GLRL's 58'08 campaign for same-sex de facto equality in federal law is coming to a close. We're still working hard to ensure that the three Bills amending close to ... Read more
Wed November 5th, 2008 - No Comments
Making 58′08 a Reality
As we march towards the end of 2008, our community has a very busy and exciting few weeks ahead. Between now and 4 December, the last Parliamentary sitting day, ... Read more
Wed October 22nd, 2008 - No Comments
The S word
With the commencement of laws recognising lesbian co-mums two weeks ago, the majority of parents and children in our community are now legally recognised. As such, the GLRL's focus at ... Read more
Wed October 8th, 2008 - No Comments
I’m Coming Out
Over the last year, an unprecedented number of individuals have come out of the celebrity closet. Whether it be Lindsay Lohan, T.R. Knight or Clay Aitken, i It seems that ... Read more
Wed October 1st, 2008 - 11 Comments
Two (legal) mums and a baby
Monday saw laws come into effect in NSW that give most children with two mothers equal legal status and a birth certificate which reflects their family structure. An estimated 1000 children ... Read more
Wed September 24th, 2008 - 3 Comments
Turning to Turnbull
The GLRL would like to congratulate Malcolm Turnbull on his ascension to leader of the Federal Liberal Party. Turnbull has always indicated his support for the rights of gays and ... Read more
Wed September 17th, 2008 - 2 Comments
Equality waits on dithering Opposition
The Rudd Government completed its promise to the gay and lesbian community last week when it handed the final equality reform over to the whim of the Coalition and the ... Read more
Wed September 10th, 2008 - 1 Comment
Be heard
The Government has come good on its promise to move forward with providing practical equality for same-sex couples and their children. Last week, the Attorney-General Robert McClelland introduced the Same-Sex Relationships ... Read more
Wed September 10th, 2008 - No Comments
No excuses now
Section 60H might sound like a secret government project and, for most people, it is probably just as obscure. However, it has the potential to affect the lives of thousands ... Read more
Wed September 3rd, 2008 - 1 Comment
Faces of equality
There seems to have been a change in the same-sex weather lately. When Channel Seven News reported the marriage of Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi it was as the ... Read more
Wed August 27th, 2008 - 1 Comment
Time to educate
Following opportunities advertised to the public, the GLRL applied for and was successful in receiving a Community Services grant worth $20,800 from the City of Sydney last week. We will use ... Read more
Wed August 20th, 2008 - 3 Comments
Full Equality: No Excuses
When asked for her opinion on gay marriage on the ABC's Q and A program last week, openly lesbian Senator Penny Wong said that the Australian community felt that marriage ... Read more
Wed August 6th, 2008 - No Comments
A blessing or blight?
As the last few WYD pilgrims straggle out of Sydney, many in our community are breathing a sigh of relief. Whether it was the throngs of devout Catholic youth roaming ... Read more
Wed July 30th, 2008 - No Comments
Current Issue
Tony, please think before speaking
You have to feel sorry for Tony Abbott. He has been criticised for speaking without thinking, in his comments on women’s virginity, and on homosexuality “challenging orthodox notions of the right order of things”. The ... Read more
Talk to us, Tony
Manly Liberal MP Mike Baird has “strongly recommended” Opposition leader Tony Abbott break his ... Read more
Talk to us, Tony
Manly Liberal MP Mike Baird has “strongly recommended” Opposition leader Tony Abbott break his ... Read more
Gabbing with Glambert
Appropriately for someone whose goth-glam appearance is the subject of much tabloid fodder, out-and-proud ... Read more
Court rules in favour of trans teen
Transgender rights advocates have welcomed a Family Court decision to allow a trans teenager ... Read more
Police apologise to Blacktown victims
Police will do by better by gay and lesbian victims of crime, NSW’s top ... Read more