Children the victims of AMF’s anti-gay marriage adverstisement
The National Children’s Commissioner weighs in on the debate surrounding the controversial Australian Marriage Forum advertisement that is critical of gay marriage and same-sex parents.
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Finding the balance between marriage equality and religious freedom
Human Rights Commissioner Tim Wilson explains the points he made about gay marriage vs. religious freedom from his recent speech at the National Press Club.
Mardi Gras’ significance in Australian LGBTI history
The Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras may be one of the largest LGBTI pride events in the world, but before the iconic parties and parade came along, it was a very different scenario. History buff Graham Willett examines its evolution since its birth in 1978.
Budget 2014: An attack on healthcare system for HIV-positive and LGBTI youth
TONY Abbott’s first budget is the biggest attack on Australia’s universal healthcare system since it was established 30 years ago. The budget is an attack …
Budget 2014: Let’s talk about chaplains in schools for $250 million
This week, the Star Observer‘s opinion pieces looks at the 2014 Federal Budget and how it impacts on the LGBTI community. Yesterday, we heard from National …
How far have we really come with worldwide acceptance
I READ with tears in my eyes, that the ACT’s same-sex marriage laws have been overturned by our High Court. A couple of days earlier, …
2013 was eventful, but there’s more work to do in 2014
THIS year saw the rolling of a government committed to marriage equality if re-elected. The introduction of tough laws that mean LGBTI asylum seekers fleeing …