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QNews – Clive Palmer launches ‘Trumpet’ party with anti-trans manifesto

Billionaire Clive Palmer has launched a new conservative political party mimicking Donald Trump and in a wild press conference immediately took aim at transgender rights and drag queens. On Wednesday, Clive Palmer launched his new political party “Trumpet of Patriots” in Canberra. The party chairman confirmed he’s inspired by US President Donald Trump, and vowed …

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Equality Australia
Equality Australia

Equality Australia – More than 100 individuals and organisations sign joint letter calling on Qld government to reverse hormone ban for trans youth

February 19, 2025 – More than 100 individuals and organisations have signed a joint letter calling on the Queensland Government to reverse its ban on hormone treatments for trans and gender diverse young people.  The letter states the move was “unreasonable, unnecessary and disproportionate”.  Two of Australia’s top mental health advocates – Professor Patrick McGorry, […]

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QNews
QNews

QNews – ABS gives update on new LGBTQ+ Census questions

The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) has given an update on the inclusion of new questions about sexuality and gender in the next Census, after national backlash at their removal last year. The Census is Australia’s national survey, filled out by everyone in the country every five years. In 2026, the next Census will ask …

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QNews
QNews

QNews – How you can be a trans ally, especially now!

How can I be a trans ally? Advocate and proud trans woman Michelle Sheppard shares ways to show your support amidst the current climate. Small efforts can go a long way in making our trans and gender-diverse community feel seen, respected and acknowledged. Four more years of transphobia and misinformation have begun overseas, and we …

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QNews
QNews

QNews – Coalition MPs vote in favour of Pauline Hanson’s trans inquiry

Eighteen Coalition senators have thrown their support behind One Nation leader Pauline Hanson’s call for a parliamentary inquiry into the “need for a national ban” on medical treatments for transgender children. In the Senate on Monday, Pauline Hanson put forward her ultimately unsuccessful motion for the parliamentary inquiry. Hanson moved for a Senate committee to …

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