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Mardi Gras issues rallying call for next festival

The Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras festival will return in February 2026, promising another season of pride, protest and celebration.

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Violence against women put in spotlight amid conflicts

International approaches to ending gender-based violence will be examined as Australia welcomes delegates for the fifth world conference of women's shelters.

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Young LGBTQI Aussies celebrate pride with bold colour

Wear It Purple Day celebrates bold voices and bright futures in the LGBTQI community in the face of pressures on their rights, health and inclusion.

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Coming out an 'indelible memory' with lasting impacts

One in two LGBTQI young people experience parental rejection when they come out, an occurrence that can prompt years of shame and mental anguish.

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Spender hails ‘really positive sign’ on tax reform – as it happened

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Boom in LGBTQI population after 'burst of acceptance'

A spike in people identifying as lesbian, gay, bisexual or another sexual identity has been likened to the sexual revolution of the 1960s and 70s.

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LGBTQI people carrying burden of sexual violence: study

The first large-scale national study of experiences of sexual violence among LGBTQI Australians is prompting calls for better support services.

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The subtle, everyday hurting of LGBTQI Australians

Casual homophobia is contributing to poorer mental health outcomes for the LGBTQI community and advocates are raising this issue as Pride Month begins.

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Rainbow buildings to highlight 'invisible' issue

More than 60 per cent of LGBTQI people report having experienced domestic or family violence, but for many support is limited or inaccessible.

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'Historic moment' as conversion therapy outlawed

New laws protecting LGBTQI people from "abhorrent" conversion practices have been welcomed as a "historic moment".

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Trailblazer senator opens door for more LGBTQI members

Retiring senator Louise Pratt has been remembered as a trailblazer advocate for marriage equality as she issued one final call to action to her colleagues.

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Mother's hopes for trans daughter dashed by school

The mother of a transgender child says they feel abandoned after Labor dropped its promise to protect LGBTQI students and school staff from discrimination.

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Life and contributions of 'community hero' celebrated

The first state memorial for a queer advocate has been held for David Polson AM, who participated in a record number of medical trials after contracting HIV.

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Tired dancing feet, high spirits after Mardi Gras

The task of cleaning up Sydney's streets from glitter and feathers is under way after Mardi Gras revellers celebrated the world's biggest evening LGBTQI parade.

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Queer warriors bare all on LGBTQI night of nights

Thousands of rainbow-clad paraders have tapped to choreographed numbers or moved in euphoric bliss in the 47th annual Sydney Mardi Gras.

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The legends making a 'loud and proud' Mardi Gras debut

Representing the La Perouse LGBTQI community, their allies and Elders, the LaPa Legends will make their debut at Mardi Gras 2025.

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Focus on freedom as thousands celebrate Mardi Gras fair

The first big Mardi Gras event of 2025 has drawn a crowd of thousands as organisers hope its theme resonates with the LGBTQI community and beyond.

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Mark Latham appeals $140k award over 'vulgar' tweet

Mark Latham will try overturn $140,000 in damages over a defamatory tweet claiming an independent MP and LGBTQI advocate engaged in "disgusting" sex acts.

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March goes on as LGBTQI movement stares down MAGA hate

LGBTQI members and advocates have bared their skin and souls in sweltering heat at an annual pride march as the community warns it is under renewed threat.

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Police pull out of major pride march over uniform ban

A major pride march will not feature officers after a state police force withdrew from participating following a ban on uniforms.

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How conservatives 'got in first' to block gay marriage

Australia's decision to ban gay marriage in 2004 would not be reversed for 13 years, but a former prime minister maintains the move reflected public opinion.

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Lose the force: call to ban cops from Mardi Gras

A proposal to stop police from marching at Mardi Gras would be a "slap in the face" to LGBTQI officers, a state premier says.

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Young gay and lesbian staff target of sexual misconduct

Most young LGBTQI employees say they have been sexually assaulted or harassed in the workplace and supporters blame a culture that devalues their identity.

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LGBTQI protections bolstered, but not completely

Wide-ranging reforms for LGBTQI people in NSW are a watershed moment, but campaigners say there is more work to be done.

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MP breaks party ranks on transgender birth certificates

A NSW Liberal MP has broken with ranks and accused her leaders of fearmongering over laws that make it easier for transgender people modify birth certificates.

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