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.
LGB Alliance Australia Calls for Fair Treatment of Same-Sex Couples at School Formals
We at LGB Alliance Australia are deeply concerned about an incident at St. Ursula's College where a Year 12 student was prohibited from bringing her girlfriend to the school formal. This blatant act of discrimination is not only unjust but also harmful to the well-being of students.
We have written to the principal to let them know this is unacceptable.
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.
The Guardian Australia publishes an inaccurate article about a customer satisfaction survey posing as a medical study
Through omission, the Guardian article misrepresents the nature of the study in an important way.
Our letter to the AHRC in support of the Lesbian Action Group’s single-sex exemption application
The Lesbian Action Group in Victoria recently applied for an exemption from the Australian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) to host single-sex lesbian-only events. Read our statement of support for the application, which we submitted to the AHRC.
LGBTQ Organisations Failing Lesbians
In an interview with Sky News, Nicole Mowbray, member of both LGB Alliance Australia and the Lesbian Action Group, describes “the new homophobia” lesbians are experiencing, with major LGBTQ organisations expressing hostility to lesbians who want to participate in single-sex lesbian events.
Victorian Pride Centre discriminates against lesbian group: help us fight the new homophobia
Victoria’s new Pride Centre has rejected an application to hold a lesbian-only event at the Centre. The Lesbian Action Group, a group of lesbians from Melbourne and Central Victoria, have applied for an exemption from the Australian Human Rights Commission to hold a female-only lesbian event.
Misinformation and Disinformation: A Submission on the 2023 Proposed Communications Legislation
The Communications Legislation Amendment (Combatting Misinformation and Disinformation) Bill 2023 represents a significant proposal set to reshape the Australian communications landscape, particularly for individuals attracted to the same sex.
Read our submission.
More mainstream LGBTQ+ organisations failing the LGB
Mainstream Rainbow Organisations, many of them funded by Government, are failing the LGB. We have done a deep dive using their annual reports to look at trends in their focus and how these have changed over time - in particular, their reduced focus on same-sex attraction.
Submission for the Inquiry into Australia’s Human Rights Framework
We’ve written a detailed submission for the inquiry into Australia’s human rights framework because the current framework is woefully inadequate for LGB people.
Dr Jillian Spencer, Queensland child psychiatrist, advocates for caution in treatment of gender care
Dr Jillian Spencer, a senior staff specialist in the Queensland Children’s Hospital’s consultation liaison psychiatry team, was suspended from clinical duties in mid-April after she raised concerns around puberty blocker use without an appropriate mental health assessment.
Statement on Four Corners report “Blocked: The battle over youth gender care”
LGB Alliance Australia’s statement on Four Corners report ‘Blocked: The battle over youth gender care’. Read our points of criticism and query.
Letter to the UN regarding SOGI replacement
We’ve written to the United Nations regarding the replacement of Victor Madrigal-Borloz, Special Rapporteur for SOGI (Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity)
Backing Reem Alsalem: Championing the Fight Against Sex-Based Violence
The LGB Alliance Australia supports the Special Rapporteur on violence against women and girls, Ms Reem Alsalem.