As Trans Awareness week begins, Trans Person of the Year Kitty Obsidian shares the power of being visibly trans. Being Awarded Trans Person of the Year isn’t something Kitty Obsidian had on their bingo card when Trans Month began. Also awarded Creative of the Year, they are proud to know they are making a positive …

Just.Equal Australia says the NSW Equality Bill being stripped of protections for teachers and students in religious schools was a lost opportunity. WORDS Brian Grieg Last month the NSW government announced it was throwing LGBTQ students and teachers in faith schools under the bus. They would not be included in the suite of “Equality” measures …

The inaugural Gender Revel Gala was a hit on Friday night, celebrating and affirming Victoria’s TGD community. As part of Trans Month, Transgender Victoria kicked things off with a Gender Revel Gala. The evening celebrated Victoria’s trans, gender diverse and nonbinary communities. Commissioner for LGBTQIA+ communities Joe Ball told the crowd, “Everywhere I go, I …

Australia has officially rejected far-right, anti-trans influencer Candace Owens’ visa application ahead of a trip here for a national speaking tour, with Immigration Minister Tony Burke savagely saying Australia would prefer she stay “somewhere else”. Candace, who has millions of online followers, put tickets on sale for the November tour. She planned speaking events in …

The Minns Labor Government in NSW has today established an inaugural LGBTIQ+ Advisory Council, fulfilling a commitment it made at the last election. The new council’s first task will be to work with the Government to develop NSW’s first “LGBTIQ+ Inclusion Strategy.” Members of the council will work closely with the NSW Government …

Community groups have welcome the passage of Alex Greenwich’s Equality Bill which they say will change the lives of LGBTQIA+ people living in the state of NSW. Equality Australia says new laws passed by the NSW Parliament this week will finally bring the state into line with the rest of the country. The Equality Bill, …

During today’s Parliamentary Question Time, Premier Chris Minns affirmed the New South Wales Government’s support for the LGBTIQA+ Equality Bill, introduced by Independent Member for Sydney, Alex Greenwich. This landmark bill aims to advance equal rights for the LGBTIQA+ community across the state. Premier’s Commitment to Equality When asked by Alex Greenwich about the government’s …

Anna Piper-Scott and Maddy Weeks are highlights of the all-trans lineup at the inaugural Gender Reveal Gala. Transgender Victoria has showcased vibrant and diverse talent and diversity with their lineup for the upcoming Gender Revel Gala. An extravagant and euphoric evening celebrating the start of Trans Month, the Gala includes the presentation of the inaugural …

Following changes to laws, trans and gender-diverse people from Queensland are receiving their new birth certificates in the post. We spoke to Emily Wells about her experience. On the 14th of June 2023, the Queensland parliament passed new laws for trans and gender-diverse people regarding their birth certificates. This allowed changes to their birth certificates.

Anti-Trans activist Kellie-Jay Keen announced that she has not been granted a visa to enter Australia. Keen was scheduled to attend the conservative political conference CPAC Australia in Brisbane this weekend. “I haven’t got my visa to enter Australia.” Keen said on her livestream, “They haven’t got the gumption to actually cancel me.” “Instead what ….