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Leigh Andrew Hill

Leigh is a co-editor of OUTinPerth. He also works in the higher education sector.

Advocates say proposed hate speech laws exclude vulnerable communities

LGBTIQA+ and Jewish advocacy groups are calling for broader protections.

Northern Territory to defund gender-affirming treatment for young people

The CLP government has announced it will withdraw funding for puberty blockers and gender-affirming hormones for people under 18.

WA’s Assisted Reproductive Technology and Surrogacy Bill passes

The new laws will make it easier for couples to access altruistic surrogacy in WA.

Victorian Government introduces bill to provide protections for intersex people

If passed, Victoria will follow the ACT in introducing such protections, becoming the first state to do so.

Tasmania’s Parliament House hosts gender health care forum

The Parliamentary Friends of LGBTIQA+ Tasmanians group was officially launched ahead of the forum.

OPINION | Pride offers strength to survive in the face of rising hate

OUTinPerth editor Leigh Andrew Hill reflects on this year's PrideFEST theme under a cloud of rising anti-LGBTQ+ hate.

Breakout pop star Rose Gray announces east coast tour

The rising star is heading down under for her first Australian tour.

ABS confirms gender, sexuality questions in 2026 Census

The new questions will provide vital data for understanding Australia’s LGBTQ+ populations.

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