MQFF at 30 – a true celebration of queer film
Melbourne’s much-loved Queer Film Festival turns 30 this month – it’s a milestone deserving of celebration. From its humble beginnings back in 1991, the festival has …
Queer hook-up culture under the microscope
In Virtual Intimacy, queer hook-up culture goes under the microscope in a telling exploration of gay men, their relationship with technology and how identities are …
Melbourne Queer Film Festival celebrates 30 years
Now is the time for us to reflect on the fact that many other LGBTIQ communities around the world are yet to be afforded the …
Why sex work in Victoria should be decriminalised
The Victorian Government is currently undertaking a review to consider whether decriminalisation of sex work in Victoria is necessary. Fiona Patten MP is leading the …
New toolkit improves legal services for LGBTIQ people
Since the first Community Legal Centre was set up in Australia in the early 1970s, CLCs have been committed to pushing for positive systemic social …
What IWD means to Suzanne Phoenix
Sunday the 8th of March is International Woman’s Day and in celebration Melbourne photographer, Suzanne Phoenix, will be staging her latest exhibition, What Does International Women’s Day …
Addressing gender and sexuality in the workplace
On the 18th of February, The University of Melbourne brought together delegates from academic and professional backgrounds to discuss the intersection between sexuality and workplace. …
Kill the Bill!
On the 9th of February, around 1000 members of the LGBTIQ community once again gathered in Melbourne to show their opposition towards the 2nd draft …
30 Years of Melbourne Queer Film Festival
By Jessi Lewis 2020 marks the 30th year of the Melbourne Queer Film Festival, an event that in the words of founding Festival Director, Lawrence …
Mardi Gras Film Festival’s 2020 vision
By Jessi Lewis Now in its 27th year, Mardi Gras Film Festival will, from February 13th, bring a diverse range of queer film to Sydney …