LGBTQI
Queensland abolishes gay panic defence
This week Queensland became yet another state that has officially disposed of the Gay Panic Defence. The defence could reduce......
Evolution of gay words
There are many words that have long been targeted insults towards the LGBT community, but now more and more members......
Queensland a step further in removing ‘gay panic’ defence
The Legal Affairs and Community Safety committee passed down their recommendation on Tuesday that reforms should be made to Criminal......
Football banner showcases homophobia in Australian sporting psyche
During Saturday’s local derby between Sydney FC and Western Sydney Wanderers, the support group the Red and Black Bloc stirred......
Tragedy leads to new LGBTI laws in South Australia
The tragic death of gay British tourist David Bulmer-Rizzi in January has led to the passing of three landmark bills......
Marriage equality – Where to From Here
The Federal Government’s bid to hold a plebiscite on whether or not to legalise same sex marriage in Australia was......
Laws allow same sex couples to adopt in Queensland…again
This week, Queensland has passed amendments that will allow singles and same sex couples to adopt children. But adopting a......
Relationship register assures more rights to LGBTQI couples
Legislation is being introduced to South Australian parliament that will ensure the proper recognition of both heterosexual and non-heterosexual relationships.......
Queensland to standardise age of consent for anal sex
The Queensland Government has finally made the move to standardise the age of consent for all sexual acts. Yesterday the......
Plebiscite plays out as a political feud
This morning, the Federal Cabinet signed off on plans to hold the same-sex marriage plebiscite on February 11 next year.......