This week, as part of Transgender Day of Visibility, Brisbane saw the world’s biggest trans flag unveiled as organisers called on the Queensland Government to reinstate trans youth healthcare.
Trans Justice Meanjin, a local group campaigning for freedom, justice and equality for all trans and gender-diverse people, was behind the action.
Measuring 40 x 20 metres, the flag was created in protest of the Queensland Government’s anti-trans policies.
Trans Justice Meanjin is demanding the Queensland Government immediately reinstate gender-affirming healthcare for trans youth, and that the Federal Government commit to a nationally consistent, community-led trans health plan.
Aisling Taylor, a Trans Justice Meanjin member and project lead, said creating the flag had been a huge community effort.
“We had more than 30 community members and allies come out and volunteer their time and skills to help sew this flag over 10 days. Many of us had never sewn before but decided to come and learn so that we could be part of this project.”
“This flag is twice the size of the next largest trans flag in the U.S. This was only possible due to the volunteers and community support in fundraising, providing sewing machines, and the West End Uniting Church allowing us to sew and store this ginormous flag in their community hall.”
“I am really proud of this achievement and that it allowed me to spend time with other crafty members of the LGBTQIA+ community to create something for the important cause of trans visibility,” Taylor said.
In January 2025, the Queensland Government stripped access to gender-affirming care from trans youth. The government introduced a ban on the use of puberty blockers and cross-sex hormones for people under the age of 18. While the ban faced legal challenges, the government found ways to reinstate it.
In December, the ban was extended until 2031. The government said it would await the outcomes of a trial proposed in the United Kingdom before revisiting the issue.
Critics have described this as a desperate attempt to appeal to a small group of vested interests who want to bring Trump-style politics to Australia.
