Victorian Greens counter attack with Equality Bill
By Mike Hitch The Religious Discrimination Bill may have met its match as the Victorian Greens announce plans to re-introduce a bill which protects students …
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Dr Penny Whetton, wife of Senator Rice, dies ‘in her favourite spot’
On Sunday, Victorian Greens Senator Janet Rice announced via Facebook that her wife, Dr Penny Whetton, has passed away suddenly but peacefully at their house …
Victorian Greens release draft LGBTI Equality Bill
The Victoria Greens have announced a draft bill that seeks to improve the protection and rights of LGBTI people, and are now hoping to consult with the community.
Plans afoot to allow Victorian same-sex couples to hold ceremonies when registering their relationships
A Victorian Greens MP has moved an amendment to enable same-sex couples to hold a ceremony when registering their relationships, a move the Labor Party has seen as unnecessary.
New Greens Prahran MP to advocate for LGBTI issues in parliament
The nail-biting state election race for Prahran has left Greens MP Sam Hibbins with the seat, and he’s promised to be a voice for LGBTI people in Victorian Parliament.
Major parties commit on LGBTI issues a week out from Victorian election
With just five days to go before the state election, Victoria’s major parties were asked for their positions on LGBTI issues and the results are in.
Politicians to front up to Victorian LGBTI community as election looms
POLITICIANS from both major parties and the Greens will front up to members of Victoria’s LGBTI community at a town hall-style debate in the lead up …