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Greens marriage sell-out
Questions have been raised about the Greens’ commitment to the Marriage Equality Bill after it emerged the party brokered a deal with the major parties that limited debate and forced ... Read more
Wed March 3rd, 2010 - 52 Comments
Rights charter faces long wait
The call for a charter of rights dominated the final public hearings of the National Human Rights Consultation, but even the less-publicised proposals presented a step forward for gay and ... Read more
Tue July 21st, 2009 - 3 Comments
Push for international relationship recognition
The Greens have sought recognition of same-sex rela-tionships registered overseas, a move opposed by Australia's most prominent lesbian Penny Wong. Greens senator Sarah Hanson-Young last week proposed to the Senate that ... Read more
Wed November 19th, 2008 - 2 Comments
Heroes and Villains
Last week, the federal Senate debated the Same-Sex Relationships (Equal Treatment in Commonwealth Laws -“ General Law Reform) Bill 2008, along with amendments. Below are some of the highlights. The Heroes Shadow ... Read more
Wed November 19th, 2008 - No Comments
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Petition pressures Liberals some more
Community advocacy group GetUp has produced a petition signed by 48,000 people calling for same-sex couples to receive the same treatment as de facto heterosexual couples. The petition was handed ... Read more
Wed October 22nd, 2008 - No Comments
Liberals soften on equality
The federal Opposition has softened its position on the Rudd Government's equality reforms, which now include federal recognition of state and territory registered relationships and same-sex child support. But new Liberal ... Read more
Thu September 25th, 2008 - 10 Comments
Libs best chance with Turnbull
With Brendan Nelson's departure and Malcolm Turnbull taking the reins the Liberals are beginning to look like a force to be reckoned with again. Turnbull is exactly what the party needs ... Read more
Wed September 24th, 2008 - No Comments
Equality changes splinter Liberals
The first report by the Senate inquiry into same-sex equality reforms has revealed a new division in the Liberal Party. Liberal senators on the committee broke ranks with their own ... Read more
Wed September 3rd, 2008 - 5 Comments
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Velvet in the garden
A new burlesque and cabaret show, The Velvet Garden, showcasing the debut work of up-and-coming performers will feature at the Red Rattle Theatre on Friday, March 19. With playwright Wayne Tunks as host, the ... Read more
PFLAG outrage: Shame on you, Tony Abbott
Parents, friends and relatives of gay and lesbian people are being encouraged to register ... Read more
We were wrong
Greens senator Sarah Hanson-Young says a deal was struck to to force a vote ... Read more
Change to BGF service structure
Bobby Goldsmith Foundation (BGF) clients will be asked to take more responsibility for their ... Read more
We’re here, we’re queer, we’re shovel-ready!
The shriek of whistles pierces the air, dykes tease the crowd with their purring ... Read more
HIV+ migrant inquiry
Some of the nation’s peak AIDS bodies have used an inquiry into migration by ... Read more