Legal action against 25 people over ‘hate speech’ during postal survey
“We are taking this action against people who think ‘it’s ok to say no’ means it’s ok to say ‘burn the faggots’ or ‘Hitler had the right idea about homosexuals, burn them’.”
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Queensland to become one of the first states to end forced divorce for trans people
After the introduction of marriage equality, the states and territories were given 12 months to change their laws accordingly.
Dr Fiona Bisshop wins trans health award in Brisbane for second year
Bisshop specialises in trans healthcare and HIV medicine.
More than 200 incidents of hate speech recorded during postal survey process
“The LGBTI community has put up with weeks of destructive commentary which takes society backwards on the progress made in the last 30 years”
Pro-equality church vandalised in Brisbane
The church’s billboard, bearing the message “respect equality—marriage equality now” was also damaged.
Queensland’s LGBTI legal service receives welcome funding
The LGBTI Legal Service believes the service is crucial, with a third of LGBTI people hiding their gender or sexuality when accessing services for fear of discrimination.