Australian trans folks and LGBTIQ+ advocacy groups are calling on international swimming body FINA to place its new trans-exclusionary policy under review, urging Australian sporting bodies to proceed carefully as the new policy sets a harmful precedent, and warm of violations of human rights principles. Yesterday it was revealed that FINA members voted to change […]
Long-time Tasmanian transgender advocate, Martine Delaney, has been inducted to the Tasmanian women’s honour roll. The recognition celebrates Delaney’s many years as an advocate and leader on legal equality and social acceptance for transgender women and the broader LGBTIQ+ community. Tasmanian LGBTIQ+ equality advocate Rodney Croome said Delaney had always been persistent and inspired people […]
A Victorian police officer has been suspended and could be charged after images of former North Melbourne coach Dean Laidley leaked while in custody. The images, which showed Laidley presenting as female while under police care, were published by various media outlets this week. Victoria’s Deputy Commissioner Shane Patton told media yesterday that the officer […]
Australia’s Catholic Bishops are reportedly set to release a statement condemning marriage equality. The Age has broken the news that the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference (ACBC) will release a statement warning Australia’s political leaders that ‘political decisions’ can damage families. The ACBC is expected to use much stronger wording in their fight against marriage equality […]
The head of the Australian Christian Lobby has described a proposal for opponents and supporters of marriage equality to set ground rules for a respectful debate as “laughable”. Rodney Croome, the national director of Australian Marriage Equality, wrote a piece for ‘The Mercury‘ calling or a respectful debate in the lead up to the national […]
Tasmania’s Anti-discrimination commission has ruled that the Catholic church and Tasmanian Archbishop Julian Porteous may have a case to answer in relation to the church’s ‘Don’t mess with marriage’ booklet. A complaint about the booklet was raised by transgender activist and Green parliamentary candidate Martine Delaney. Ms Delaney has argued that the booklet that set […]
