Equality Australia

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

14 October 2024 – Equality Australia has welcomed NSW Premier Chris Minns’ support for the Equality Bill and called on all state MPs to back the reforms through parliament. “Throughout its history Sydney has been the cultural capital of the LGBTIQ+ community and yet NSW has some of the most outdated and backwards laws in the country,” […]

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 […]

25 Sept 2024 – Survivors and community organisations have welcomed the passing of a law banning LGBTQA+ conversion practices in South Australia, saying it will save lives. The SA government bill passed 13 votes to 8 on Tuesday night. “This new law confirms we are not broken, disordered or in need of fixing,” said Equality Australia […]

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. […]

12 September 2024 – Today the Albanese Government has introduced a hate crimes bill that contains no protections against hate speech or serious vilification, despite the present, urgent threats to the LGBTIQ+ community. The community has called for stronger, broader protections from hate and vilification and should be a part of broader responses that include […]

12 September 2024 – WA and national LGBTIQA+ groups have welcomed the passing last night of a Bill abolishing the WA Gender Reassignment Board. The WA Births, Deaths and Marriages Reform Amendment (Sex or Gender Changes) Bill 2024 removes the requirement for trans people to undertake gender affirming medical treatment and seek approval from the […]

8 Sept 2024 – National LGBTIQ+ group Equality Australia has welcomed news the federal government will include questions that capture trans and gender diverse people in the next census. Treasurer Jim Chalmers told Insiders on Sunday that a single topic on sexual orientation and gender would be asked for the first time in 2026. “This is […]