Volunteer Writer 6/11/26 Volunteer Writer 6/11/26

Decriminalised in 1997. Erased in 2026.

Tasmania’s lower house has passed the Greens’ conversion practices bill. We support banning gay conversion practices, but this bill erases homosexuality from the Anti-Discrimination Act, gags parents and pushes gender-distressed young people towards medicalisation.

Volunteer Writer 28/10/26 Volunteer Writer 28/10/26

The Truth About Conversion Practices Bills

From homophobia and medicalisation, to a lack of evidence to back up their claims, here are some ideas on what you can say when asked why you oppose Conversion Practices Bills.

Volunteer Writer 26/10/26 Volunteer Writer 26/10/26

CASC Gender Healthcare Summit Examines the Challenges of Gender Medicine

LGB Alliance Australia attended the CASC Gender Healthcare Summit in Adelaide, where speakers examined gender medicine, the growing role of the courts, and the impact on same-sex attracted young people.

Marce Hamilton 30/9/26 Marce Hamilton 30/9/26

Review of ‘Over the Rainbow - A challenge to cancel culture’

Edited by Drew Hutton and Libby Connors, this new collection from Spinifex brings together fourteen chapters from Australian and overseas writers. They cover community, therapy, theory, society, politics and law, and together they trace how gender ideology reshaped a lesbian and gay movement, captured institutions, and made its way into Australian law.

Michael David 29/9/26 Michael David 29/9/26

Tasmania's Conversion Bill: Who's Left Exposed?

Tasmania's Conversion Practices Prohibition Bill was expanded after public consultation.

One addition was never put to the public: it rewrites sexual orientation from same-sex to "same gender", and it leaves counsellors exposed.

Volunteer Writer 29/9/26 Volunteer Writer 29/9/26

Have Your Say: Medicare Funding for Gender Surgery

The Medical Services Advisory Committee is consulting on Application 1754, which seeks around 30 new Medicare items for gender surgeries in adults. LGB Alliance Australia has recommended MSAC decline the listing.

If you want to share your views or have been personally affected, the survey is open until 9 October 2026.

Kyle Wilson 27/9/26 Kyle Wilson 27/9/26

Melbourne Sundays: A Year of Community

What started as one Sunday afternoon conversation has become a year of lively, affirming gatherings for lesbians and gay men in Melbourne. Here's what we've found, and how to join us.

Kyle Wilson 24/9/26 Kyle Wilson 24/9/26

Detrans Hub has launched!

Detrans Hub's official account is live and their website is on the way. If you know desisters or detransitioners, let them know there are people to connect with.