A South Australian Liberal MP has made a surprising argument against a bill that would make it easier for trans* and gender diverse people to alter their birth certificates. Adrian Pederick said the bill was a “Trojan horse for gay marriage”, suggesting people would change gender to circumvent the Marriage Act. “You may have a gay couple, whether […]
South Australia’s Labor government will introduce a bill to parliament today, providing the framework for a relationship register to legally recognise LGBTIQ+ couples and overseas marriages. The Relationships Register Bill 2016 will allow unmarried couples, regardless of gender identity or sexual orientation, to officially register their relationship with the state government and obtain a certificate of […]
Protesters who allegedly trashed the office of South Australian senator Cory Bernardi will be summoned to appear in an Adelaide Court. South Australian police have identified twelve people who have been reported for disorderly behaviour. Three of these people face an additional charge of damage to property. Police will allege the group entered the MP’s […]
South Australian Premier Jay Weatherill has revealed that the state will acknowledge the marriage status of UK man David Bulmer-Rizzi, who died in Adelaide last weekend. Mr Bulmer-Rizzi’s death attracted national attention as it was revealed Australian authorities could not acknowledge his husband Marco Bulmer-Rizzi on his death certificate, due to a lack of equal […]
An English man has lost his life in a tragic accident while on honeymoon with his husband here in Australia. Buzzfeed UK report that David Bulmer-Rizzi fell down a flight of stairs in Adelaide, retaining serious damage to his skull. Mr Bulmer-Rizzi was confirmed brain-dead last Friday. Widower Marco Bulmer-Rizzi, also a British citizen, married […]
Adelaide City Council have announced they will commit to a rainbow themed walkway in the city’s Light Square to show support for the LGBTIQ community despite negative responses from constituents. Adelaide’s Deputy Lord Mayor, Houssam Abiad says that most of the email responses to the planned changes were negative, which has compelled the council to […]
The South Australian Law Reform Institute (SALRI), a non-government organisation, is currently conducting an audit of SA law to pinpoint discriminatory legislation which excludes the rights of LGBTIQ people. The audit comes at the request of the South Australian state government, who are seeking community feedback to ensure that South Australia is meeting its obligation […]
Today legislation is being tabled in South Australia, Tasmania and New South Wales to abolish laws required married couples to divorce if one partner which to change their legally recognized gender. As the law currently stands, almost all Australian states and territories have established legislation that prevents the recognition of a gender reassignment when that […]
The AIDS Council of South Australia has closed. Last month the organisation was placed under administration but it has now been declared insolvent. The South Australian government says the funded programs offered by the organisation will be taken up by other agencies. South Australian Health Minister Jack Snelling has told ABC Radio, “We’ll be in […]