Posts tagged Don Harwin

NSW Arts Minister, Don Harwin, has resigned from his post amid criticism over his alleged infraction of the Public Health Order imposed as part of …

If Mardi Gras is successful, the event would bring over one million visitors to Sydney from around the globe and generate an economic footprint of between $600 and $800 million dollars.

“It’s unacceptable that some trans and gender diverse people are still waiting for full marriage equality.”

“Perhaps ironically the Liberals have preselected more openly identifying LGBTI politicians than any other party”

SBS will air the short films as part of the broadcaster’s coverage of next year’s Mardi Gras anniversary.

Labor’s Walt Secord cut off openly gay Don Harwin in parliament with a remark some have perceived as being homophobic.

As we usher in a brand new year, the Star Observer reflects on some of the biggest LGBTI news stories of 2015 – from important law reforms to topics that had everyone talking.

The Animal Justice party’s Mark Pearson is one of six LGBTI MPs in NSW – officially Australia’s gayest parliament. He talks to the Star Observer about why animal rights matter and his youthful run-ins with now colleague Fred Nile.

Despite election loss, the marriage equality advocate is back in the NSW Parliament as Labor votes to reinstall former minister into the upper house

As we look ahead to 2015, the Star Observer reflects — in no particular order — on some of the highs and lows of gay and lesbian news in 2014, and what had people around Australia talking.