Posts tagged Election

The four candidates for the state electorate of Brisbane Central faced a wide range of questions on during a LGBTI community election forum last night.

LGBTI rights have always been part of the Australian Greens’ political platform, and it’s no different for its Victorian branch. Sue Pennicuik, the current LGBTI affairs spokesperson for the Victorian Greens, explains why and how her party will continue to advocate for LGBTI equality after Saturday’s election day.

Neil Pharaoh is one of the only openly-gay candidates running for a seat in Victorian Parliament’s lower house, contesting in the electorate of LGBTI-centric Prahran as a member of Labor. Here, he explains why the state-wide LGBTI community would benefit from having an MP such as him, and a Labor government that consists of a dedicated Equality Minister.

Joël Murray is the only candidate in the Victorian state election who has publicly confirmed his HIV-positive status. Here, he pens his thoughts on why the LGBTI community should vote for him and the Australian Sex Party on Saturday’s election day.

A NEW political party advertising a focus on LGBTI issues at a state and federal level was launched last week. The Australian Equality Party plans to …

Are we really voting for equality this federal election? Or has one man just won your vote because he changed his mind in the lead-up …

Kevin Rudd has released a new video on YouTube, talking about his support of marriage equality and his new slogan ‘within the first 100 days …

Earlier this year, I wrote a piece about my priorities for an election year. With a new Prime Minister, lots of policy changes, and a …

Lainie Arnold is a co-convenor of the NSW Gay and Lesbian Rights Lobby.   Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has announced the election will be held …

Kevin Rudd has been reinstated as leader of the Labor Party in a leadership spill on Wednesday. Caucus voted 57 to 45 in favour of …