13 Aug 2024 – The Albanese Government has broken an election promise to the LGBTIQ+ community and put students and staff at risk of harm by not introducing religious discrimination reforms, Equality Australia says.  Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Friday said the window for action had passed because an agreement could not be reached with […]

13 Aug 2024 - Equality Australia has welcomed a Supreme Court judgment that confirms consent for puberty blockers should not be treated any differently from vaccinations, surgery for broken bones or chemotherapy for cancer.   The judgment also gives certainty to medical practitioners and families around Australia when it comes to some young people accessing gender affirming care.  […]

8 August 2024 – LGBTIQ+ groups have expressed disappointment at delays to the Equality Bill, saying all people and families should be equal in NSW.   The NSW Equality Legislation Amendment (LGBTIQA+) Bill 2023 was listed for debate in parliament on Thursday but has been pushed back until later in the year.  Equality Australia Anna Brown said the LGBTIQ+ […]