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Leigh Andrew Hill

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

Vietnam ends ban on same-sex marriage

  Vietnam have kicked off 2016 by ending the nations ban on same-sex marriages. The Vietnamese government revoked the legislation that once banned marriages for same-sex...

Ireland's Craig Butler could be world's first out pro surfer

Professional surfer Craig Butler is attempting to make history as the first openly gay competitor in the World Surfing League. The young Irishman came out...

US venue fined for refusing lesbian wedding; denied appeal

A New York state business who were fined $13,000 USD for denying a lesbian couple the right to marry at their venue have been...

Taiwan's first female president supports marriage equality

Tsai Ing-wen has become the first female president of Taiwan over the weekend, with her Democratic Progressive Party winning leadership of the nation. The 59-year-old...

James Franco joins RED to fight AIDS with art

The multi-talented James Franco has joined forces with RED in the fight against AIDS. Project RED is an organisation that is dedicated to delivering an...

UK to lower age of legal recognition for trans people

The UK Government are moving to lower the age at which transgender people can apply for legal recognition. The Transgender Equality Inquiry Report released on...

Ellen Page confronts homophobic cop in new doco-series

  Actress Ellen Page is shown confronting a boastful homophobic policeman in a trailer for a new travel series. 'Gaycation' is due to air on Vice...

Russia may make it illegal to come out of the closet

Two senior members of Russian parliament have introduced a bill that will punish those who come out as LGBTI with up to 15 days...

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