OPINION As we head into the Pride season in Western Australia and celebrate the 30th anniversary of the decriminalisation of homosexuality in our state, it’s important that we look back at the achievements our communities have made, celebrate those people who fought long and hard battles, and offer forgiveness to some of those those who […]
Western Australia’s Attorney General Michael Mischin has spoken about the government’s work towards remove historical convictions for gay offences. Mischin told RTRFM’s The Mag that he was preparing a proposal for cabinet to consider. The AG said he’d personally changed his stance on how the issue should be addressed. Previously Mischin had brushed off calls for the […]
Respected jurist Michael Kirby has spoken out against the Turnbull government’s proposed marriage plebiscite. The former High Court judge has made several media appearances this week arguing that it is the role of government to make decisions. Last night Kirby appeared on the ABC program ‘Lateline’ talking to host Emma Alberici. Kirby highlighted that there […]
Western Australia’s Attorney General has been looking into the possibility of quashing historical convictions for homosexual offences that are no longer illegal. Earlier today Opposition Leader Mark McGowan announced that a Labor government would make an apology to people who were arrested for being gay in the years prior to homosexuality being decriminalised in Western […]
A new human rights focused organisation is forming in Western Australia to fill the gap left by the disbandment of Gay and Lesbian Equality, and Pride WA’s strategic decision to have a cultural focus. Rainbow Rights is quickly working to become a new voice for human rights in WA. Spokesperson Misty Farquhar said there was […]
