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QNews
QNews

QNews – Retiring MP Graham Perrett calls out transphobes in last speech

Retiring federal Labor MP Graham Perrett, who represents the Queensland seat of Moreton, has urged MPs to stand up to “bullies” targeting the trans community. The long-time LGBTQIA+ ally won the seat for Labor in 2007. After almost two decades as a federal MP, last August Graham announced his retirement at the upcoming federal election. …

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Equality Australia
Equality Australia

Equality Australia – Hate crime reforms in NSW must include LGBTIQ+ community to stop the abuse, harm and harassment

February 10, 2025 - NSW Premier Chris Minns must expand his hate crime reforms to include everyone in need of protection following horrendous attacks targeting LGBTQ+ people, says Equality Australia.  The Crimes Act already has an offence of publicly threatening or inciting violence on the grounds of race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, intersex status and […]

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Equality Australia
Equality Australia

Equality Australia – Medical experts and human rights groups back calls for Queensland to overturn hormone ban for trans youth

8 February, 2025 – Medical experts and human rights groups have voiced their support for the parents and young people calling on the Queensland Government to resume access to puberty blockers and hormone therapy. Thousands of people gathered on Saturday at capital cities and regional centres around the country for a National Day of Action to […]

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QNews
QNews

QNews – Queensland parents slam cruel trans healthcare ban at rally

Parents of transgender children have spoken about the devastating disruptions caused by the Queensland government’s ban on gender-affirming care at a large rally outside the state Parliament in Brisbane. In late January, the Queensland LNP government suddenly blocked new patients under 18 who are trans and gender diverse from accessing hormone treatments in the public …

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