Queensland announces gay conversion therapy ban
The state of Queensland will ban gay conversion therapy, Queensland Health Minister Steven Miles has announced. Miles said gay conversion therapy, which seeks to alter …
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Queensland committee recommends scrapping ‘gay panic’ law
The controversial defence allows people accused of murder to claim provocation by unwanted sexual advance.
Queensland approves changes to age of consent laws for anal sex
The changes will lead to an increase of young people accessing important sexual health services without fear of arrest
Moving vigils and HIV funding news marks World AIDS Day in Queensland
Along with vigils, World AIDS Day in Queensland was marked by the announcement that along with Queensland Positive People and four other NGOs, the Queensland AIDS Council will share in $8m in HIV funding. This will see a partial restoration in funding following cuts made to the organisation three years ago.
Queensland LNP MP Ian Rickuss slammed for seemingly anti-gay slur
Lockyer state Coalition MP Ian Rickuss has been criticised for calling a government MP and others “drag queens” during debate over a bill in Queensland Parliament on Wednesday.