Posts tagged Victorian Gay and Lesbian Rights Lobby

Victorian Labor has reached out to Melbourne’s pre-existing pride festival Midsumma to see if they can play a role in the development of the proposed street party.

Responding to a survey, Labor didn’t go far enough to end religious discrimination in public services, while the Opposition’s silence on many of the issues put forward to them was “deafening”.

Political parties heading into the election will be given 59 recommendations on how they can make Victoria a more equal place for LGBTI people.

“Some workers will avoid taking carer’s leave to look after their sick partner or, even worse, taking bereavement leave to attend their partner’s funeral because they may face the sack.”

A new bill could reduce local councils’ ability to fight for LGBTI people.

The government will provide $2 million to establish a pride events and festivals fund to support events across the state, including Midsumma Festival.

“No worker should face the sack for coming out at work”

One concern is that the Victims of Crime Assistance Act may limit the ability of unmarried same-sex partners to access compensation as victims of crime.

Advocates in the LGBTI community championed the recognition of trans identities during the Senate’s recent public hearing on marriage equality in Melbourne.

“As a young gay woman I want to reduce that imbalance to create a more representative council and set an example for younger women”