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Joe Ball, the Victorian Commissioner for LGBTIQA+ Communities, has shared a powerful statement following President Trump’s inauguration speech. While it is easy to say that what happens in America only affects Americans, we know that this is not the case. We have been here before. We know how easy it is for hateful narratives and …
A scattering of Coalition MPs have come out in favour of Trump’s anti-trans policies, and believe Australia should be following in the United States’ footsteps. In the executive order titled …
Just.Equal Australia wants Foreign Minister, Penny Wong, to clarify whether transgender Australians could be blocked from entering the United States under their legally-recognised name and gender identity, and lodge a protest if it is the case. The move comes after Senator Wong told ABC radio that the Trump Government’s policy not to recognise the gender …
They group were appealing an earlier decision from the Australian Human Rights Commission.
Transgender Victoria announces its withdrawal from the 2025 Midsumma Pride March after community feedback concerning police engagement. Victoria’s leading body for transgender, gender diverse, and non-binary communities has made the decision to withdraw from the 2025 Midsumma Pride March. Transgender Victoria CEO Dr. Son Vivienne announced the decision today on social media. Vivienne stated that …
Broadcaster Lucy Zelić has called on Opposition leader Peter Dutton to clearly articulate his position on a proposal that would pare back the rights of transgender Australians. Warning: This story contains details which might be distressing for some readers. For 24-hour crisis support and suicide prevention call Lifeline on 13 11 14. For Australia-wide LGBTQI […]
As the name suggests, puberty blockers stop puberty from happening. These medications were originally invented to treat children who start puberty at an abnormally early age. They have been used …
Facebook and Instagram parent company Meta made headlines around the world when it announced it was ditching fact checking this week, but it has also updated its “Hateful Conduct” policy to green-light a range of hate speech towards LGBTQIA+ people. Meta announced a series of major updates to its content moderation policies on Tuesday, including …
A Canberra doctor has been accused of discrimination for cancelling a teenage transgender patient’s GP appointment. In an article from The ABC, Sandy* had booked into the GP for adolescent vaccinations. She was also seeking a mental health plan and possible referral to a transgender health clinic. However, Sandy and her mother were shocked when …
The Queensland government has backpedaled after the Health Minister confirmed they would consider expanding the state’s Children’s Gender Service. The Courier Mail reported last week that Health Minister Tim Nicholls …
Citing their opposition to the right of transgender children to seek healthcare.
A number of international clinicians and researchers have penned an open letter to the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists encouraging them to maintain the nomination of dismissed …