OPINION I’m not going to lie. In the days following the 2019 Federal Election, I spent a reasonable amount of time under the Doona of Depletion & Denial, avoiding engaging with the results and the commentary as much as possible. And then Melbourne radio station Joy 94.9 asked me to come on to Saturday Magazine […]
SBS has just launched a new podcast The Few Who Do, hosted by Jan Fran and Mark Fennell. The new series looks at a wide variety of issues that society is facing and explores different people’s experiences of tackling the challenges. The first episode focuses on transitioning in the workplace, with Kimberly Olsen and Aram Hosie (pictured) […]
Southern River MLA has shared his concern about transgender people in post to his official Facebook page. Since former Defence Force Chief David Morrison was named Australian of the Year, the local politician has posted a series of comments about the retired Lieutenant-General’s appointment. Mr Abetz describes the selection made by the Board of the […]
Transgender advocate Aram Hosie has been nominated for the Human Rights Commissions community award. Mr Hosie was nominated for his advocacy work in promoting the rights of transgender people. Announcing the nominations the Human Rights Commission described Mr Hosie’s contribution as; “Aram has demonstrated individual courage and tenacity in educating people about the experience of […]
Looking for a great book to read? We asked activist Aram Hosie, film reviewer Lezly Herbert, poet Scott-Patrick Mitchell, Graeme Watson and Sophie Joske what their favourite books were. Fun Home by Alison Bechdel (2006) This graphic autobiography tells the story of how Bechdel’s closeted gay father killed himself weeks after she came out as […]
Outgoing Senator Louise Pratt will not be a part of the new senate that takes its seats in July 1st, but she’s thrilled to be taking on a new role as a mother. Pratt recently informed The West Australian that herself and her partner Aram Hosie are expecting their first child in mid October. After […]
Yesterday saw the legislation of The Sex Discrimination (Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Intersex Status) Amendment Bill 2013. The bill closes a lot of loopholes regarding discrimination towards the Australian LGBTIQ community; part of its legislation has made it the first country in the world to protect the intersex community at a federal level. The […]
A queer politician that has been fighting long term for LGBTIQ rights in federal parliament is contemplating life after politics. Senator Louise Pratt has recently been moved to the second position on the senate ticket; she now stands behind Joe Bullock, a conservative Labor candidate who stands against the battle for equal marriage rights. Addressing […]
Tell us a bit about yourself. I’m a queer transguy, West Australian born and bred… I live with my partner, my dog and an ever-changing array of houseguests. I spend just under half the year in Sydney, which I really enjoy too. I go there for work – I’m the Director of Research & Public […]
