Bill seeks to end forced divorce for trans* people
MEMBERS of NSW Parliament will give notice to today of a bill to be introduced seeking to remove the legal requirement for a trans* person …
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Renewed calls to abolish ‘gay panic’ defence
A PLEDGE by the South Australian Greens to abolish the gay panic defence has been welcomed by LGBTI rights groups across the country, renewing calls …
LGBTI concerns over review into national school curriculum
ADVOCATES have raised concerns over the Federal Government’s planned review into the national school curriculum following the appointment of an educator with a history of …
Calls for NSW, Tasmania to expunge gay sex convictions
THE Victorian Government’s announcement yesterday to expunge historical criminal convictions relating to homosexual sex acts has prompted calls for similar legislation in other states. Sydney …
NSW to scrap ‘gay panic’ defence for killers
After years of campaigning by activists, the NSW Government has given its strongest indication yet that it will finally remove the use of the ‘gay …
Investigation into police conduct announced
A review into how NSW Police investigate officers involved in serious incidents may have repercussions for officers involved in the alleged mistreatment of Sydney Mardi …
Draft national curriculum fails on sexual health and LGBTI bullying
Sexual health and LGBTI youth mental health experts have decried a lack of specific anti-bullying and HIV information in the draft national curriculum on health …
Gay rights group celebrates victory
The NSW Gay and Lesbian Rights Lobby (GLRL) are lauding the passage of landmark anti-discrimination legislation that enshrines protections for LGBTI people. GLRL will host …