Posts tagged GLRL co-convenor Justin Koonin

WITH the recent dropping of charges against gay activist Bryn Hutchinson, the relationship between the LGBTI community and NSW Police is once again under scrutiny. …

Barry O’Farrell is right is some ways, and wrong in others. He is right when he says that only a change to the federal Marriage …

Last week the NSW Legislative Council Select Committee into the Partial Defence of Provocation unanimously recommended changes to the Crimes Act (NSW 1900) which would, among other …

The controversial ‘gay panic’ defence for murder is set to be struck down by state Parliament after a cross-party committee recommended its removal from the …

The decision by NSW roads minister Duncan Gay to remove the rainbow crossing at Taylor Square has sparked one of the more remarkable community displays …

Mardi Gras was meant to be our night. A night where we celebrate our victories over discrimination and prejudice, honour those who fought for us …

The release last week of the Senate Legal and Constitutional Affairs Committee Inquiry’s report into the Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Bill 2012 was a victory …

Religious organisations who deliver key services to the community should not have the right to discriminate against LGBTI people, a Senate inquiry has told the …

A public hearing into the federal government’s controversial anti-discrimination legislation saw LGBTI rights advocates and Christian charities state their grievances with the bill in NSW …

with Justin Koonin NSW Gay and Lesbian Rights Lobby   A wishlist for 2013 As 2013 kicks into gear, the GLRL is hard at work …