Responding to a survey, Labor didn’t go far enough to end religious discrimination in public services, while the Opposition’s silence on many of the issues put forward to them was “deafening”.
A new bill could reduce local councils’ ability to fight for LGBTI people.
The government will provide $2 million to establish a pride events and festivals fund to support events across the state, including Midsumma Festival.
Advocates have said that LGBTI allies in the Liberal Party need to walk the walk.
“No worker should face the sack for coming out at work”
One concern is that the Victims of Crime Assistance Act may limit the ability of unmarried same-sex partners to access compensation as victims of crime.
Advocates in the LGBTI community championed the recognition of trans identities during the Senate’s recent public hearing on marriage equality in Melbourne.
