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Kristy McBain of the Labor Party claimed victory in the Eden-Monaro by-election over Liberal Party opponent Fiona Kotvojs. The victory caps an election campaign that …

“It is clear that Australia’s political parties are increasingly recognising that LGBTIQ+ people are a force to be reckoned with.”

The policy would see the establishment of a grant scheme for LGBTI community groups, including dedicated funding for intersex and LGBTI Indigenous organisations.

“$245.7 million for religious chaplains in public schools is unacceptable and puts LGBTIQ+ students in danger.”

“Nearly seventy percent of Liberal voters agree that LGBTQ students and teachers need to be protected. It’s time for Prime Minister Morrison to listen to his constituents about the need for change.”

“These laws send a message to all Australians that LGBT people are unworthy of protection.”

Last year the Uniting Church voted to allow ministers the right to decide if they want to perform same-sex marriages.

“If gay kids exist (they do), then this seriously challenges the notion that sexuality is a choice. And if it’s not a choice (it isn’t), then maybe discrimination against LGBTI people is a bad thing too?”

“We didn’t find a lot of evidence of actual material discrimination that would be of concern”

“LGBTI communities spoke of the stress and mental health pressures placed on teachers who felt compelled to hide their identity from colleagues and students.”