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Disappointed in Abbott
The NSW Gay and Lesbian Rights Lobby is incredibly disappointed by recent homophobic statements made by federal Opposition leader Tony Abbott. Abbott said he felt “threatened” by homosexuals and that homosexuality ... Read more
Tue March 16th, 2010 - 1 Comment
NSW to get relationship register
Same-sex couples in NSW will finally have access to a state relationship register. NSW Attorney-General John Hatzistergos yesterday announced Government plans to establish state-based registers along the lines of those in ... Read more
Wed February 24th, 2010 - 22 Comments
The politics of the Carnivale
With what is commonly referred to as ‘Gay Christmas’ now beginning, the Gay and Lesbian Rights Lobby looks back at the history and political impetus of the Mardi Gras parade. What ... Read more
Tue February 23rd, 2010 - No Comments
Moving forward in QLD
The Lobby welcomes the QLD Government’s decision to decriminalise altruistic surrogacy. The Family (Surrogacy) Bill 2009 allows the legal parentage of a child born in surrogacy agreements to be transferred ... Read more
Wed February 17th, 2010 - No Comments
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Volunteer with the Lobby
The 2010 Mardi Gras season is almost upon us and the NSW Gay and Lesbian Rights Lobby (GLRL) is busy planning for what should be a great season. The Mardi Gras ... Read more
Tue February 9th, 2010 - No Comments
Rainbow families to target Keneally
A mass writing campaign has been launched to protest the NSW Government’s inaction over same-sex adoption reform. The NSW Gay and Lesbian Rights Lobby has called on people to send personalised ... Read more
Tue February 2nd, 2010 - 5 Comments
The time for change is now
The NSW Gay and Lesbian Rights Lobby (GLRL) is pleased to observe that the Rwandan Government has decided against implementing a discriminatory new law which would make any person who ... Read more
Tue February 2nd, 2010 - No Comments
Volunteers needed
The NSW Gay and Lesbian Rights Lobby (GLRL) are looking for volunteers to help out at various events over the Mardi Gras season. The community group will hold a number of ... Read more
Sat January 30th, 2010 - No Comments
Inaction on adoption unacceptable
The NSW Gay and Lesbian Rights Lobby (GLRL) is incredibly disappointed with the NSW Government’s refusal to act to remove discrimination against same-sex couples in the Adoption Act. The Government claims ... Read more
Tue January 19th, 2010 - No Comments
Adoption denial angers
Rainbow families are asking for explanations following the NSW Government’s decision to stall on legislation reform that would allow same-sex couples to adopt. Community Services minister Linda Burney last week announced ... Read more
Tue January 12th, 2010 - 12 Comments
Letters
CONGRATULATIONS #1 When the first issue of Sydney Star Observer was published over 30 years ago, Sydney’s gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender community was slowing emerging. Just three years later, HIV/AIDS began ... Read more
Wed December 9th, 2009 - No Comments
Lobbying new leaders
Last week the NSW Gay and Lesbian Rights Lobby witnessed a week of political turmoil at the state and federal level, resulting in the appointment of a new NSW Premier, ... Read more
Wed December 9th, 2009 - No Comments
Lobby AGM reminder
Members of the NSW Gay and Lesbian Rights Lobby are reminded to attend the group’s annual general meeting tomorrow night at Benledi House in Glebe. The Lobby will release its 2008-2009 ... Read more
Wed December 9th, 2009 - No Comments
Surrogacy in NSW
Earlier this year the NSW Law and Justice Committee released its report from the Inquiry into Legislation on Altruistic Surrogacy in NSW. The report made several recommendations. The most significant — ... Read more
Tue September 8th, 2009 - No Comments
Kellie lobbies for change
The new Gay and Lesbian Rights Lobby co-convenor Kellie McDonald is “honoured” to take on the role and has set the clear objective to achieve adoption rights during her term. McDonald ... Read more
Tue September 8th, 2009 - No Comments
Search for violence victims
ACON, in partnership with the NSW Gay and Lesbian Rights Lobby, is holding a meeting to hear community views on how the law can be strengthened to better ... Read more
Sat August 22nd, 2009 - No Comments
Civil marriage equality
The deadline is fast approaching to make a submission for the Senate Inquiry into the Marriage Equality Amendment Bill 2009 (Cth). The NSW Gay and Lesbian Rights Lobby urges anyone who ... Read more
Tue August 18th, 2009 - 1 Comment
Stand up for adoption equality
The NSW Gay and Lesbian Rights Lobby was pleased when the NSW Parliament Law and Justice Committee recommended abolishing current laws banning adoption by same-sex couples. Disappointingly, however, the Committee also ... Read more
Wed August 12th, 2009 - No Comments
Stand up for adoption equality
The NSW Gay and Lesbian Rights Lobby was pleased when the NSW Parliament Law and Justice Committee recommended abolishing current laws banning adoption by same-sex couples. Disappointingly, however, the Committee also ... Read more
Wed August 12th, 2009 - No Comments
AMA chief ‘misquoted’
The head of the Australian Medical Association has backed down from comments he made about lesbian couples accessing IVF, but still admitted a sense of discomfort about providing medical proceedures ... Read more
Tue August 4th, 2009 - 3 Comments
Cash for Lobby
New Mardi Gras donated $15,000 to the NSW Gay and Lesbian Rights Lobby last week. The cheque was handed over to Ben Keats, co-convenor of the GLRL, by outgoing NMG ... Read more
Tue July 28th, 2009 - 1 Comment
Clutch your pearls, we’re thirty
This week Sydney Star Observer celebrates 30 years of publishing. We are the oldest gay and lesbian newspaper not only in Australia, but in the southern hemisphere. For 30 years we ... Read more
Tue July 7th, 2009 - 6 Comments
Historic reforms for same-sex couples
BY BEN KEATS This month will see a new era of equality before the law for Australia's LGBT community. For the first time in Australian history, the federal Government has ... Read more
Tue June 30th, 2009 - 4 Comments
New human rights commissioner
Catherine Branson QC, president of the Human Rights Commission, has been appointed Human Rights Commissioner. She will replace outgoing commissioner Graeme Innes. Innes has overseen some of the biggest gay and ... Read more
Tue June 30th, 2009 - 1 Comment
Pride Week
Pride Week is a time for our community to come together to celebrate and reflect. We do have a lot to celebrate: de facto recognition at a state level in 1999; ... Read more
Tue June 23rd, 2009 - 2 Comments
Current Issue
Talk to us, Tony
Manly Liberal MP Mike Baird has “strongly recommended” Opposition leader Tony Abbott break his silence towards the gay and lesbian community, and take up offers to meet with a community delegation. Abbott is yet to ... 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
NMG begins dissection of split season
CHANGE OF DATE: The extraordinary general meeting will now be held on Sunday, April ... Read more