NHMRC Consultation
We submitted a response to the National Health and Medical Research Council/Medical Research Future Fund's Statement on Sex, Gender, Variations of Sex Characteristics, and Sexual Orientation in Health and Medical Research during their public consultation phase.
Open Letter from Health Professionals Expressing Concern Around NSW Framework for Gender Treatment
In an open letter to NSW MPs, more than 35 psychiatrists, psychologists and doctors criticised the government’s decision to appoint the Sax Institute to undertake a review which formed the basis of the NSW framework, questioning the “validity and reliability” of the evidence they used to support the use of puberty blockers and cross-sex hormones for children and young people.
Landmark inquiry into gay hate crimes in NSW concludes
In 2022, an 18-month state inquiry in NSW was established to investigate unsolved deaths that occurred between 1970 and 2010 where the victim was same-sex attracted (LGB) or transgender-identified. Most of the victims identified in the inquiry were gay or bisexual men.
Protecting LGB Victorians from vilification
LGB Alliance Australia made a submission in response to the Victorian Government's proposal to amend the state's anti-vilification legislation. Although we support the premise, we have concerns.
Submission to the inquiry into the state education system in Victoria
We’ve written a submission for the inquiry into the state education system in Victoria.
Happy International Lesbian Day... Lesbian events are banned.
Public, single-sex lesbian events are banned due to AHRC decision.
Our response to AHRC regarding preliminary rejection for Lesbian Action Group to host a lesbian-only event
LGB Alliance Australia’s response to the AHRC preliminary decision in the Lesbian Action Group’s application for single-sex exemption.
Enquiry into probity and ethics in the Australian public sector
We were pleased to act as signatories amongst a united cohort with other groups on a submission to the Parliament of Australia, expressing concerns around impartiality from consultation with community groups, in particular (but not limited to) ACON.