Australian Immigration Minister Tony Burke plans to personally review the visa application of far-right, anti-trans influencer Candace Owens, ahead of a planned Australian speaking tour. Candace, who has millions of online followers, is selling tickets for the November tour. She’s planning speaking events in Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth and Adelaide. The conservative influencer and commentator …

Minister for Equality Harriet Shing has announced Joe Ball as Victoria’s third Commissioner for LGBTIQA+ Communities. A proud transgender man and longstanding LGBTIQA+ advocate, Joe Ball has been announced as Victoria’s third LGBTIQA+ Commissioner this morning. “It is an immense honour and responsibility to be the next Victorian Commissioner for LGBTIQA+ Communities,” Ball said. “I …

Counter-protesters have outnumbered attendees of a Melbourne anti-trans rally, disrupting speeches by blasting ABBA and the Vengaboys over large speakers. But Victoria Police said they were “disappointed” eggs and water balloons were thrown at organisers of the “Women Will Speak” rally on the steps of the state’s Parliament House in Melbourne on Saturday afternoon.

A large crowd have turned out for the official opening of the Inner West Pride Centre in the inner west Sydney suburb of Newtown. The centre is at 1 Bedford Street, inside the newly-renovated Newtown Town Hall, and will offer a range of support services and event space for the LGBTQIA+ community. At a rainbow …