Public Statement from LGB Alliance Australia regarding Katherine Deves, Liberal Candidate for Waringah
There has been a lot of recent public discussion about comments made by Liberal party candidate for Warringah, Katherine Deves, including scrutiny around her work on women’s sex-based rights.
Statement on the Importance of Single-Sex Spaces
LGB Alliance Australia unequivocally supports trans and gender diverse peoples’ right to hold trans-only events at the exclusion of all other people. However, we would like it documented that it has been deemed discriminatory in Australia for LGB people to hold same-sex only events i.e. events exclusively for lesbians or gay men. We find this unfair and hypocritical.
Our Statement on Religious Discrimination Bill and Associated Legislation
LGB Alliance Australia welcomes the shelving of the Religious Discrimination Bill, noting that even conservative, religious politicians in Australia disputed the need for the legislation. This bill was a trojan horse for discrimination against marginalised communities, many of whom were concerned that equality in law does not mean equal outcomes in reality.
Submission to Australian Psychological Society
LGB Alliance Australia has written a comprehensive submission to the APS (Australian Psychological Society) warning them of the dangers of "transing" gay and lesbian youth.
Our Major Concerns with the Change or Suppression (Conversion) Practices Prohibition Act in Victoria
Our major concerns with the Change or Suppression (Conversion) Practices Prohibition Act in Victoria.
A Letter to the ABC Board
We wrote to the ABC board regarding an episode of “You Can’t Ask That” featuring lesbians.