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Equality Australia is a national organisation dedicated to equality for LGBTIQ+ people. We combine legal, policy and communications expertise with thousands of supporters to ensure LGBTIQ+ people are treated with dignity and respect.
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Equality Australia – LGBTIQ+ community groups and health experts cautiously welcome treatment review for trans and gender diverse young people

31 January 2025 – Medical experts, health bodies and LGBTIQ+ groups have cautiously welcomed the Federal Government’s announcement it will review the treatment guidelines for trans and gender diverse young people. But they said the process must be led by the experts, remain free of political interference and not block continued care across the country. […]

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Equality Australia – Qld’s hormone ban for trans youth slammed by medical experts and human rights groups

Medical experts, human rights groups and trans advocates have slammed the Queensland government’s decision to block young trans people from accessing puberty blockers and cross sex hormones. The government has also announced a review into the evidence for hormone treatments for children with gender dysphoria. New patients under the age of 18 […]

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Equality Australia – Community leaders welcome anti-vilification protections in Victoria

Nov 26, 2024 – Women’s groups and LGBTIQ+, disability and multicultural advocates have welcomed the introduction of new anti-vilification protections in Victoria. The Justice Legislation Amendment (Anti-vilification and Social Cohesion) Bill expands the state’s hate speech laws to protect people if they are vilified based on disability, gender identity, sex, sex characteristics or sexual orientation. CEO […]

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Equality Australia – Resources on gender affirming care now available for trans young people, their families and health officials

22 Nov 2024 – Misinformation, hate speech and threats to healthcare have a devastating impact on transgender Australians, a brave 16-year-old from Tasmania has told a gathering at Parliament House. Amilie Courtney made the trip from Launceston to Canberra for the launch of a suite of resources that respond to the growing disinformation surrounding gender healthcare […]

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Equality Australia – Equality Bill passes lower house of NSW parliament

16 October 2024 – Equality Australia has welcomed the passage of the Equality Bill through the NSW lower house, saying parliament has the chance to improve the lives of people around the state. Independent MP Alex Greenwich’s amended bill passed 50 votes to 30 on Wednesday night, more than 12 months after it was first introduced to […]

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Equality Australia – Community pushes for reforms in NSW Equality Bill

13 October 2024 – LGBTIQ+ groups say although it’s deeply disappointing some reforms have been removed from the Equality Bill it still contains vital measures that will improve the lives of people across NSW. The NSW Equality Legislation Amendment (LGBTIQA+) Bill 2023 will be considered by cabinet on Monday, it was reported on Sunday. The bill provides […]

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Equality Australia – The best and brightest of NSW urge Minns Government to act on LGBTQIA+ Equality Bill 

25 September 2024 – Leading Australians have come together to call on the NSW government to pass the Equality Bill and make all people and families equal in the state. Olympian Ian Thorpe, performer Shane Jenek (Courtney Act) and world-renowned chef Kylie Kwong attended a meet-and-greet in parliament house on Wednesday to advocate for their LGBTIQ+ community. […]

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