Same sex marriages in UK consulates around Australia will be available from July 27th, with bookings open today. UK consulates in Sydney and Perth are taking bookings for couples to lodge notices of intention to marry, and lodgement of notices can occur from June 12th with actual marriages occurring from July 17th. Other consulates around […]
La Trobe University have published a study revealing that the amount of LGBT and questioning youth in Australia has more than doubled in the past five years, chalking the total up to approximately 20%. The most recent National Survey of Australian Secondary Schools and Sexual Health found that 79% of year 10-12 students surveyed identified […]
A teenager in the US has faced criminal charges as well as expulsion from her school following what is alleged to be a consented same-sex relationship between the teen and a fellow student. Kaitlyn Hunt was 17 when she entered into a relationship with a 15 year old member of her basketball team, Hunt […]
Same-sex adoption in Australia might be illegal in some states, but fostering certainly isn’t. Key Assets, a Fostering Agency here in Australia, is calling out for same-sex couples to change the life of a child in need. Speaking to the organisation, it seems apparent that most same-sex couples don’t chase up foster care because they […]
Tasmania has taken another leap for LGBTIQ rights, announcing plans to push for marriage equality laws at a state level if the Australian Federal Government doesn’t close the gap. At a State Conference in Hobart Premier Lara Giddings made the announcement – pledging to enact laws allowing same-sex couples to marry. Tasmanian Gay and Lesbian […]