Read our submission to the United Nations Independent Expert on sexual orientation and gender identity about violence and discrimination experienced by lesbian, bisexual, and queer (LBQ) women
An update on the Lesbian Action Group court case, going to the Federal Court of Australia in February.
We support targeted action to address antisemitism, but we oppose expanding this bill to additional groups at this time. Any new hate laws must be precise, evidence-based, and explicitly protect freedom of expression.
Queensland’s decision to continue the pause on puberty blockers for minors is a vital safeguarding measure, especially given the Review’s conclusion that the evidence base is limited. Young people presenting to these services often have complex needs, and some are gender non-conforming or distressed while making sense of emerging same-sex attraction - they deserve time, support, and rigorous assessment, not automatic medical pathways.
As part of a coordinated international action, LGB Alliance Australia has written to the UK High Commission in Canberra to place on the record our concerns about the UK government’s proposed puberty blocker trial for children. We raised child welfare and evidence concerns, and highlighted the safeguarding risk for same-sex attracted young people.
We urged PBAC to support PBS access for postmenopausal women while adding safeguards to stop testosterone being diverted to younger women or used for “gender-affirming” purposes.
Our submission urges the NSQHS Standards review to strengthen evidence requirements, improve safeguarding for children, and ensure paediatric gender medicine is governed by rigorous, child-centred clinical standards.
LGB Alliance Australia has urged the NHMRC to strengthen its Draft Statement on Consumer and Community Involvement in Health and Medical Research. Our submission warns that the draft risks allowing advocacy interests to overshadow scientific independence and lacks strong conflict of interest safeguards. We also raise concerns about the draft’s reliance on lived experience without recognising viewpoint diversity, and we call for clearer role definitions that keep health research grounded in evidence and scientific integrity.
