September 2010

Bandt's opposition to national civil unions welcomed / Vow to continue equality fight applauded

A scrap of paper


August 2010

Case studies of the benefits of inter-jurisdictional recognition of personal unions

Equality or bust

Election result moves Australia closer to marriage equality / Labor loss Green gains attributed to stand on equality

Gillard slammed over 'Christian heritage' claim / Advocates demand Gillard 'explain or withdraw her comments'

LGBTI* election issues ‘about more than just marriage equality’ / Political party responds to 30 questions across 9 topic areas / Commitment from ALL parties to introduce federal anti-discrimination laws

Major parties don't deserve equality vote

Another Labor candidate declares support for marriage equality / Labor's opposition to equality 'falling apart'

Ultimatum to Gillard: come clean on religious block to same-sex marriages

Call on Australians to 'come out for equality' / Rallies across Australia to highlight continued discrimination

Gay child slur apology not accepted / Complaints to continue

Angry parents lodge anti-bias complaints against Family First candidate

Marriage or bust

Minor parties unite for 'nothing less than marriage equality' / Call on Greens to do the same

Equality advocates welcome California decision / Gillard condemned for stating marriage hasn't changed 'throughout the ages'

Labor opposed to Aussie same-sex partners marrying overseas / Legal challenge to 'mean-spirited' ban flagged / Gillard refuses to meet equality advocates


July 2010

Greens Stand Up For LGBTI Australians

Greens' LGBTI election commitments welcomed / Pressure mounts on major parties over anti-bias laws

Two more ALP candidates support same-sex marriage, including Turnbull's opponent / Comments from LNP candidate also welcomed

Wong betrays gay community by opposing marriage equality

True leaders

Ignoring human rights has high cost

Human rights funding

Party snapshot

Hinch support for marriage equality shows issue is mainstream

Australian Gov't shamed by Argentinian vote for equality / Advocates to ask President Kirchner to lobby Gillard

Drag Kings for Equality

Julia Gillard and the choice to marry

Labor candidate's support for marriage equality 'more consistent with Labor priunciples than Gillard' / Pressure mounts on other Labor candidates to state their positions

For Julia Gillard the personal is all too political


June 2010

Australians will be disappointed by Gillard's opposition to same-sex marriage / Icelandic PM asked to write to Gillard about importance of equality

Equality advocates seek talks with Gillard / Election leafletting halted as sign of goodwill

New Prime Minister welcomed

What can we expect from Prime Minister Gillard?

Tas Gov't commitments on Rights Charter / surrogacy welcomed

Rudd and Abbott reach out to right wing churches as Australians shun them

Tas Gov't to fund programs targetting anti-gay discrimination and violence / Greens secure key election commitment

Australia embarrassed by increasing international recognition of marriage equality

Improved Hepatitis B Testing

Marriage equality advocates to air case before new human rights watch-dog


May 2010

UQ finds 50 percent same-sex attracted women are with children and most want marriage

Support Tiwonge and Steven in prison in Malawi

Portugal: the Pope leaves but marriage equality stays / Sydney: Tens of thousands of voters urged to 'vote for equality'

NSW register is a step backwards

Parliamentary inquiry best response to Church discrimination demand

5,000 Australians attend marriage equality and anti-homophobia rallies / Messages of support from Sir Ian McKellen and Dannii Minogue

'Nowt as queer as folk'

Equality advocates punish Labor over its opposition to same-sex marriage

Strengthening discrimination laws for families


April 2010

Why vs Why

Government misses the mark on human rights

Gay rights group outraged at continued human rights delay

Anger over Rudd's failure on human rights charter / Liberals' endorsement of same-sex marriage shows 'leaders out of touch'

Human rights are universal, not optional.

Australia's human rights framework

Prejudices from the Past

Media briefing: Government rejection of human rights protection in Australia

Rudd denying parents of gays the joy he feels over son's marriage

The Great Victorian Denial

Gay blood ban review must be transparent

Advocates call for MPs who support same-sex marriage to 'come out for equality'

'Opening the door'

'A definitional question'

New book 'opens the door' for parents of gays and lesbians


March 2010

'In furtherance of these principles'

A case for coalition government in Tasmania

Tony Abbott's interview on JOY FM

Advocates oppose Abbott on national couples scheme / Call on Rudd to support same-sex marriage

Gay rights advocates welcome Abbott's commitment to anti-bias laws

Sonja and Isha's Ceremony 13.3.10

'Vile behaviour'

'Brutal and unfair'

Walking in our shoes


February 2010

Equality advocates disappointed with gay marriage vote / Low Senator turn-out indicator of "dissent in ranks" / Vow to make same-sex marriage an election issue

NSW relationship register welcomed / Proposal No Substitute for Marriage Equality / Registers and Civil Unions "Synonymous"

Relationship Registers ... a step towards equality

Opening our eyes

An electoral face-lift for Labor


January 2010

Same-Sex Marriage Ban Costs Australia over $700 Million

What cost equality?

'Taken as seriously as racism'

Ethics and sustainability

Marriage law puts freedoms at risk

Discriminatory motivations of Prop 8 exposed in court today

It’s time to flex our electoral muscle

Australian Embarrassed by Portugues gay marriage decision


December 2009

Religious fundamentalism

Civil partnerships no substitute for marriage equality

'Let's do it'

Anti-discrimination forum told Catholic school bias exemption 'a bigots' charter' / Call for Church to be investigated 'like any other confessed law breaker'

Civil unions watered down after Greens compromise

More than just another law

Allsorts poster launched

Greens urged to block civil unions deal

Whither marriage equality?


November 2009

Canberra rallies for equality, against ACT compromise

A testimony to marriage equality

Health Org says 'I don't' to same-sex marriage inquiry report

Health org concerned about impact of marriage discrimination

Legal ceremonies to remain in civil partnerships

Where is the Love, Prime Minister?

Gays and lesbians reject civil union compromise

Equality advocates to fight on despite Senate inquiry set-back / Vow to make equality an election issue / Removal of overseas gay marriage restriction welcomed

ACT ceremonies deal cautiously welcomed / Civil unions no substitute for full equality

Registering a civil partnership, step by step

Nationwide rallies for same-sex marriage this Saturday

Thylacine loyalty

'Prejudiced' Rudd demands watering down of ACT laws

Whatever the gender, all marriages should be equal

Straight couple defy civil partnership ban / Exclusion of heterosexual couples challenged / Bid for civil partnership equality backed by Peter Tatchell

No stemming the tide of change

In a bind over civil unions

Christian Lobby warns Rudd over civil unions

Vic Labor endorsement of same-sex marriage welcomed

'Respect, equality, dignity'

ALP Conference passes gay marriage motion

Rudd's divorced from reality when it comes to gay marriage

Beenie man is a product of entrenched homophobia in Jamaica

Ending Discrimination Against Same Sex Parents

Improved Ceremonies for Relationships

Support ACT civil partnership ceremonies

ACT partnership ceremonies are not marriages

Stifling debate on gays

Beenie Man must be dumped from Big Day Out

Marriage equality inquiry 'largest Senate inquiry ever'

Springborg calls for the Criminalisation of Altruistic Surrogacy for Gay Men and Single Women

Civil ceremonies pass ACT chamber, concerns remain

'Insensitive, invalid and illogical'

'The love of my life'

A historic moment

A cause about which Church and State can agree

Marriage hearing 'a turning point'

ACT wins civil unions, puts pressure on Rudd for marriage

ACT rally demand civil union ceremonies

Inquiry to hear case for equality

Rally for ceremonies in ACT this Saturday


October 2009

An important step forward in blood donation reform: Cain v Australian Red Cross Society

The GLRL supports full marriage equality

Mixed reaction to National Human Rights Report

Taronga Animals Come Out to Support Marriage Equality for Mardi Gras

Former Governor-General speaks out for LGBTI human rights

Gay Lord slams Victorian Government on new discrimination law

'Fairness, respect, a fair go'

Construction Union latest to join in stampede for equal rights

Year of action on marriage equality

Greens reaffirm commitment to ceremonies


September 2009

Labor MP opposes Rudd on ACT civil unions

Labour fails to explain Equality Bill exclusions / Government continues to deny gays protection against harassment

Attempt to balance religious freedom with equality is an improvement says Commission

Rudd has "no basis" for quashing ACT ceremonies

Love and Freedom in Van Diemen’s Land

Protest staged at gay conversion conference

Religious conference to teach gays how to become straight

Expecting equality

UQ research finds a majority of same-sex attracted Australians say they want to marry

“Marriage Outcasts” protest exclusion in National Marriage Week

ACE hosts LGBTI dialogue with Human Rights Consultation


August 2009

Same-sex marriage inquiry: pro-equality submissions could number over 10,000 / Senators urged to read 'high quality' submissions

Greens to introduce Civil Ceremonies Legislation this week

Praise for ACT Greens ceremonies bill

Greatest Hoax of the 21st Century

Rudd challenged on faith and same-sex marriage / Stephen's address to 'celebration of prejudice' perverts true meaning of inclusion

Gay men called “faggots” and expelled from Parliament House during Marriage Breakfast

Dum dum de dum: Labor marries the religious right

Marriage equality advocates call for ex-pat support / McClelland challenged on Govt's gay marriage power / New marriage petition now on-line

'Demeaning ideals'

'Without compromise'

ALP Conference: there's a silver lining to the dark cloud outcomes say activists

'Consistent with the Constitution'

Rudd 'more out-of-touch than ever' on marriage

Anger over Labor's failure to tackle same-sex marriage / Civil unions no substitute for full equality / Rudd Gov't using Constitution as 'smokescreen'

'National consistency'

Australia sees largest public demonstrations for same-sex marriage in nation's history


July 2009

ALP shouldn’t be afraid of debate on same-sex marriage

Equality groups unite in plea to Labor delegates

'But why?'

Marriage equality inquiry deadline extended

Contact ALP national Conference delegates

Pressure on for Labor to support same sex marriage

US presidential candidate adds voice to Australia's same-sex marriage campaign

Equal Marriage

Greens call for courage on same-sex marriage rights from ALP national conference

'Words from the heart' release to inspire more submissions on marriage equality

Ex-Idol star Rob Mills joins fight for same-sex marriage


Equal Love builds momentum for ‘biggest rally ever’ on August 1st / Third marriage equality ad launched today – “Equality: You’re doing it wrong”

Gay and Lesbian Rights Lobby backs call for NSW Government to act on adoption discrimination

The right to belong

India: Court Strikes Down ‘Sodomy’ Law / Government Should Uphold Decision of Delhi High Court

India: Historic ruling against “sodomy” laws, the first step to equality

Article 377 decision FAQs

Extracts of the article 377 decision

QMC Welcomes Delhi High Court Verdict on Section 377 IPC

New national poll: 85% of Australians support federal government introducing anti-discrimination laws

Bring human rights home

Changes to same-sex entitlements highlight need for marriage / Human rights panel to hear case for reform


June 2009

EQUAL LOVE campaign kicks off with Minister Bronwyn Pike calling for same-sex marriage

Marriage equality has "landslide support" at 60%

Lobby calls on Barnett Gov't to enact civil unions / New poll shows WA supports equality for same-sex relationships

New poll shows Australians overwhelmingly support same-sex marriage

A choice for politicians

LGBT community expresses support for long overdue changes


May 2009

Disappointment over California marriage decision / Recongition of existing marriages a challenge to Rudd

Let’s oppose a national civil union scheme

Convictism and education

Civil Unions and Marriage Equality Needed: Rainbow Labor NSW

Equality Advocates Oppose Internal Labor Push for NZ-Style Civil Unions / Civil unions labelled 'failed experiment'

Gays, lesbians tell Rudd, "back off" from ACT politics

Rudd must allow gay union ceremonies in A.C.T.

ABS announces same-sex marriage to be counted in Census

Irish civil partnerships condemned as “sexual apartheid” / Marriage equality is the gold standard

Health and welfare orgs win pension measures for same-sex couples

Coalition lobbying secures Centrelink ‘win’ from government

Same-sex reform education campaign

Carson Kressley shows support for gay marriage at Logies / Equality supporters urged to wear white knots


April 2009

Gay marriage ribbon call for Logie stars

2020 response 'out of step' for rejecting same-sex marriage

Gay Marriage Ban Is Lazy Politics

If 'couples are couples' let same-sex couples marry

Equality advocates applaud Vermont gay marriage win

Gays say labor draft platform a 'mixed bag'

Labor draft policy slated over marriage bias

ALP policy consultations

Iowa gay marriage decision puts pressure on Rudd / Court rejects civil unions as substitute for equal marriage

Equality advocates welcome Swedish marriage decision / Civil unions rejected as substitute for marriage


March 2009

Gays seek invitation to Khatami forum / Peaceful protest urged

A Word of Difference


February 2009

Pensioners might find gay equality's not all it's cracked up to be

Justice Virginia Bell welcome

Justice Michael Kirby Farewell


January 2009

A Haven for Hate

Quote Unquote

An Open Letter to President Barack Obama, On the occasion of his inauguration, 20 January 2009

A Prayer for the Nation and Our Next President, Barack Obama

'It is only in telling our stories that our lives will change for the better'

'A passionate supporter of equality'

Gay Pensioner Shmozzle............Vanessa is Appalled!


December 2008

Australia's thawing

Pope is wrong on "gay threat" to human survival / Gay sexuality is a part of human ecology

UN: General Assembly Statement Affirms Rights for All / 66 States Condemn Violations Based on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity

Holy See: response to Declaration on Sexual Orientation

'Yes we can'

'Muzzled'

'Lord Mayor's speech lifts our spirits'

UN Joint Statement on sexual orientation and gender identity

Minister must sack another men's health ambassador


November 2008

Hiding their affiliations

Skewing the data

Appointment of Mr Barry Williams

Crunching the pink vote

Australia & American activists rally together to repeal same-sex marriage bans

'A very significant achievement'


October 2008

Time for bill of rights is upon is: Premier should have given in-principle support

Parenting reform in Victoria

An activist's tale

The Emancipist

More pressure on Attorney-General over justification on marriage discrimination

A valuable part of Australian law

US gay marriage decision welcomed / Civil unions rejected as substitute for marriage

A one-sided portrayal of Tasmania

'Why?'


September 2008

Reform in Ecuador

Praise the Lord and pass the political ammunitio

The Anti-Discrimination Act: why it’s important and how it’s threatened

Surrogacy for Gay Dads – The New Wave of Gay Parenting

'Marriage'

Christian group says sorry for heckling

Write to the same-sex entitlements Senate inquiry

Same-sex reform possible without social engineering

Reform Promises to Deliver a New 'Modern Age' for Same-Sex Couples in Australia

Historic legislation brings equality to same-sex families

Rudd Government delivers on election commitment to end same-sex discrimination


August 2008

'Heavy cross to bare for gay donors'

McCain Picks Little-Known, Anti-Gay Governor as VP

Cardinal's body to be dismembered / Jack Straw approves break up of corpse / Bones to be displayed as holy relics / Cardinal Newman's wishes violated by Vatican / Dismemberment of Cardinal's body is ghoulish, sordid and distasteful

Labor Senator's support for gay marriage welcomed

'Universally understood'

Lobby welcomes Barnett's support for gay laws Barnett says laws working well and have no adverse consequences

De Rossi's vows not honoured by Australian Government

The Federation of Gay Games announces support of out Olympians

Remove all same-sex discrimination now: Greens

Unacceptable

ACT makes stand for marriage equality

Assurance sought on gay ceremony override


July 2008

The Principle of Pre-existence, or how the Bible stole my rights, again

VGLRL outraged by Kennett’s comments

A noble idea: why choice is crucial to the relationships debate

World Wide Web

Equal love rally 2008

The slippery slope

Should same-sex marriage be allowed?

Should same-sex marriage be allowed?

'We will not be silent': gay Christians challenge World Youth Day Homophobia

Time for Action: Submit to the Same-Sex Senate Inquiry


June 2008

'On its merits'

Fairer deal for same-sex couples, their families and ACT workers a step closer at last

Action needed to protect marriage

Financial burden lifted from separating de facto couples

'The wrongs of the past'

Petitions to invalidate state registries

Greens to table landmark same-sex marriage bill in State Parliament

Motion for a Senate inquiry

Why ‘sorry’ matters

Saying sorry shouldn't be that difficult

The poison of marriage discrimination

Greens want urgent passage of superannuation bill

Dismayed and appalled


May 2008

Obama still caught between a range of unholy unions

Tasmanian dreaming: the leader who understands Tasmania’s imagination will have its support

COMSAC welcomes reform

Same-sex equality in superannuation is not achieved

First step taken to end same-sex discrimination

California's gay marriage call could be explosive

Federal Recognition of Same Sex Civil Unions – ‘No taxation without Recognition’

Cyclone Tracy

Open letter concerning International Day against Homophobia

Ruling our own lives

Lesbian and Gay Couples Win Freedom to Marry in California / California Supreme Court Issues Historic Ruling

'Differential treatment'

A great disparity

'Gays don't want marriage'

A law which obeys our hearts

Sex and gender diversity

Greens continue fight for same sex rights

Dear Kevin

ACT relationship registration scheme

ACT to have same-sex ceremonies; other states must follow

Same-s-x wedgers might end up wedging themselves

WA rejects Federal call for gay couples' register

Same-sex must mean same rights


April 2008

'Long overdue'

Lennon goes anti-gay to woo Church votes

Shredding the Anti-Discrimination Act?

LOBBY WIN: Parenting Rights for Co-Mothers in NSW

Teachers told to avoid using homophobic terms

‘So it is now all OK to be Gay!’

How homophobic are we?

Equality demands amendments to R'ships Register

Partial equality not enough

Pinkwash


March 2008

Love and marriage (union/partnership/relationship)

Register welcomed; improvements still needed


February 2008

Rudd government fails on equality for same-sex couples again

Relationship reform about more than same-sex marriage

A bridge of respect

Devils unleashed for Mardi Gras

Qld registry of birth's deaths and marriages agrees to accept same-sex marriage applications

Australian Ministers Say Sorry to Gay Community


January 2008

Europe: Gay Adoption Ruling Advances Family Equality, Governments Should Change Laws


December 2007

Stanhope Must Stand Firm on ACT Push For Same-sex Unions: what is so objectionable to a gay couple reciting some dignified vows of love and commitment BRIAN GREIG asks

Great victory of Nepalese LGBTI!

Myths of love and power: why Tasmania’s relationship registry isn’t a substitute for same-sex marriage but a step beyond it

On Tasmanians and dogs: why Tasmania’s relationship registry isn’t a substitute for same-sex marriage but a step beyond it

Registering a Deed of Relationship

Tasmanian Rainbow Awards

Still setting the standard

100 relationships now on Tasmania's register

Save civil unions in the ACT!

Rudd clears way for ACT civil unions; Victoria should be first

ACT civil unions pose a dilemma for Rudd

Tasmanian Relationship Registration statistics as of 03/12/2007

Stanhope’s Civil Partnerships Agenda Defies Labor Commitments

Gay health alliance ready to work with Government to implement pre-election commitments

Register a step forward; Let's make it better

Victorian relationships registry: recognition of relationships in Victoria to be implemented

Relationship reform is about freedom of choice

The Heart of the Nation

Local MP welcomes new relationships register

New opposition leader Brendan Nelson backs limited gay law reform

The lived experiences of real people

Lobby welcomes Nelson's move against discrimination: pressure now on Labor to introduce bill for same-sex couple equality

Gay Marriage Passé


November 2007

Gay rights failure

'I'm not Brian Harradine'

Clean-up after "Rudd slide" / A Victory for all GLBTi Australians

Rainbow Conversations: GLBTI human rights in the Asia Pacific

Major parties respond to pre-election poll on gay and lesbian health

Unethical, Discriminatory, & Intolerant Political Advertising

Know where your Senate vote goes

'Christian support for gay couples'?

To speak and be heard

Queer activist in northern NSW targeted with death threats

Activist threatened with fines after refusing to sign homophobic census

Gay Rights are the indicator of a civilised society, says Polly Toynbee

2007 Federal Election - GLBTI Demands & Party Responses

Recognition of interdependency relationships for Australian Government defined benefit superannuation schemes

The power of persuasion

Green is at the heart of the rainbow: sexual equality is a central issue for all of us

Iran: Stop the Execution of Child Offender Convicted of Sodomy

The new pink vote


October 2007

Christian lobby deceives the Australian public on gay law reform

'The removal of discrimination'

Gormless

Rights Lobby issues election challenge

Parties queried on wide range of GLBTI issues

'Gays buy twins'

'I'll just leave it at that'

Tas Pride Fest 2007

Administrative Appeals Tribunal confirms Australia's first same-sex marriage


September 2007

Gay equality becomes mainstream concern

'Our children are loved'

Equal entitlements for same-sex couples - moving the process forward

Howard slated over opposition to gay equality


August 2007

'Imposing religious views'

Is the Federal Government serious on ending discrimination?: new bill a backwards step

To the exclusion of all others

Equality should be blind to Sexual Orientation

'Sexuality is fundamental to being human'

Anything is possible

Holy Relics


July 2007

Gay blood ban protest outside International AIDS Society Conference, 23.7.07

'Gays suffering in "deep south" attitude'

70 Years After Nazi Pogrom, Hamburg Celebrates Gay Pride

'Frida Kahlo with a bad hangover'


June 2007

Get Up!

Giving voice to a silent injustice: reflections on the HREOC report

Is it the end for Ex-gay Therapies?

Labor Welcomes Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Report on Same-Sex Entitlements

Gay advocates seek timetable for partner reform

New Poll finds 71% of Australians Want Equality For Same Sex Couples

'Lesbians wait for IVF birth'

New lobby group seeks fairer health care

Same-sex marriage ban: it's not religion, says Labor, it's tradition

'Write to the Age and Herald Sun today!'

'Lib lashes PM on gay rights'

Turning back the clock on equal opportunity

ChillOut Joins The Alannah and Madeline Foundation in Anti-Bullying Campaign

Relationship registration - community meeting to discuss Government's proposal


May 2007

Catholic student quota push opposed

2007 election questions for the ALP

'Gay venue's exemption from equal opportunity laws designed to protect against discrimination, says Rights Lobby'

'No ceremony involved'

'Greens attempt to end workplace discrimination blocked by ALP/Libs/Nats'

Esteem Boosted By Parade Trip

Introducing the Rainbow Families Council

Dogs, cars and Tasmanians

Marriage is about love, not hate


April 2007

10th anniversary of Gay Law Reform

'Labor's same-sex registration policy entrenches discrimination'

'Labor backs off from same-sex policy announcement'

'Register welcome; Let's get it right'

'Lobby calls on Feds, NSW to join Victorian Relationships Reforms'

'Victoria to set up statewide relationships registry'

'Carpenter, McGinty urged on de factos register / Victoria to join Tasmania and ACT in de facto couple laws'

'Rights Lobby applauds State Government's commitment to registering relationships'

'Marriage is the best form of relationship recognition'

'Sex was better in the 60s'

'Big Penguin doesn't mind gay icon tag'

Your turn, Mr Bracks

Guarded welcome for proposed Victorian partnership register

Rights Lobby applauds State Government’s commitment to registering relationships


March 2007

Rights Lobby welcomes local government's support of state relationship registration

Breaking the Spell of Silence

'Promoting tolerance in Tasmanian schools'

With Tasmania as your inspiration

'The Axeman': World champion woodchopper DAVID FOSTER puts his head on the chopping block

Nigeria: urgent call for support

'Ugly hatred resurfaces'


February 2007

Not so happy feet

'Gay developers under attack'

Nick Toonen's wedding to Jay

'ATO to allow same-sex couples to lodge 'false' tax return'

'First they came...'

'Gay couple will demand their marriage be recognised at Sydney office of ATO'

'Ceremony not for gays'

Call to action over Melbourne City registry


January 2007

Hodgman must condemn Mantach's hateful gay slur as crucial leadership test looms


December 2006

Gay rights and the Right: discrimination, wealth creation and renewing traditional values

At odds

From Taroona to Tórshavn, homophobia hurts everyone.


November 2006

"Government hides info on same sex super"

"City of Melbourne streets ahead in relationship"

Un statement on sexual orientation and gender identity

Valuing love wherever it is found: formal recognition of same-sex relationships in Victoria

"Same-sex marriage legal in South Africa"

"Bracks Registers Interest in Gay Vote"

"Hints of partnership registration"

"Reticulating fear"


October 2006

'Malicious' anti-gay hoax

National lobby welcomes step forward on gay partner rights

"A guide to Australia's most - and least - friendly politicians"

"Pratt topples Webber and Bishop on Senate ticket"

"Gay Rights Bill Neutered"


September 2006

DE FACTO REFORM NOW!

'Peter Ryan: I've disassociated myself from the Brethren "in spades"'

"MPs gag gay union bill"

Coming Out Proud Movement: Get Over It

"Politics-makes-strange-bedfellows"

"I've done the maths"

"Unwanted same-sex attraction"

"APA now accepts life changing therapy for homosexuals"

"Police watched murderer in sex act"

Nine steps to changing the world

"Viva same-sex marriage!!: from under the radar to full recognition"

"The current arrangements continue to be appropriate"


August 2006

Equal age of consent in Qld

"A taxing affair: same-sex discrimination"

A private members bill

"Adequately addressing discrimination"

"No rollover relief for gay couples"

"Census 2006: ABS confirms legal same-sex marriages will be counted "

"Australia's leading ex-ex-gay warns of the dangers"

"Count our marriage"

"Please explain"

"The place where we belong"

Refusal to participate in the Census

The Census and same-sex marriage

Marriage 2nd Anniversary, 12 Aug 2006

Lobby urges gay couples to make census count


July 2006

On Tasmanians and dogs

Changing times

Rights Lobby welcomes consultation on Labor's proposed anti-discrimination law

Mike Rann gets married, same sex couples miss out

Defending Federal Labor

"Our Worldly Friends"

"Reinforcing stereotypes"

"Oppose the oppressors and support the oppressed"

HREOC hearings on same-sex couple discrimination

"Australian Hate Tabloids"

"Public health is the critical issue in blood bank policy"


June 2006

"Carpenter rules out same-sex union Bill"

"Ending confusion over marriage"

"Discrimination doublespeak from Howard"

"Federal ban on aiding same-sex rights inquiry"

"Gay edge of wedge"

Salt Shakers congratulates the Federal Government for overturning the ACT Civil Unions Act

Protest the ACT civil union override

"Matters pertaining to the Civil Unions Act 2006 (ACT)

Support civil unions in Victoria

Inventing threats to marriage: the ACT’s civil union law has become a pawn in a much larger game

Support civil unions in the ACT

A slap in the face to ACT voters and same sex couples

Commonwealth to defend marriage against territory laws

"The welfare of children and the stability of society"

"A Deathly Silence"


May 2006

Bisexual community mourns the death of a pioneer

Support Warren Entsch's campaign to remove discrimination against same-sex couples.

Oppose a federal over ride of civil unions in the ACT

"Relationships debate about more than marriage"

"The introduction of Civil Unions - the Christian Biblical response"


April 2006

"Activists: NSW Lobby consultation a sham"

"Civil Unions Bill 2006 (ACT) and the Relationships Act 2003 (Tas)"

"Shooting star a voice for young and vulnerable"

Fairness, Australian-style


March 2006

Nicola Roxon's other door stop

Support Civil Unions in the ACT

ACT reforms welcome, but Tasmania still leads the way

Tasmania transformed?

The South Australian election and same-sex couples

Love makes a family protest outside Liberal Party HQ, 14.3.06

Take action on civil unions and equal marriage

First Labor MP signs Marriage Equality Charter

Labor recommits to gay and lesbian law reform

"Labor MP refers same-sex mariage ban to HREOC"

Award for Fiji activists


February 2006

"Royals make the best queens"

Labor welcomes 'Sea of Hearts'

How the New Tasmania will vote: move over doctor’s wives, gay sea-changers are the latest electoral bellwethers

The Australian Red Cross celebrates our differences

Human rights and national pride

Restoring optimism to the national story

Draft AME newsletter


January 2006

Affirming our love and confirming our rights: the case for formally recognising same-sex relationships

Ruddock oversteps the mark in blocking overseas same sex marriages for Australians

Brokeback bigots

Feds make it harder for gay Australians to marry overseas / Legal action possible over policy that "exports prejudice"


December 2005

Lobby seeks meeting with PM after Howard pledge on gay rights / LGBTI group welcomes Howard's commitment to equality for same-sex couples

"It's Not Over Till It's Equal"

"Gay activist listed in Who's Who"

Travelling to the UK?

It's about respect

Canberra’s Gay and Lesbian Rights Group Welcomes Relationship Scheme

Equality in Africa


November 2005

Reform gathers pace in SA

"Involvement in military equality campaign"

"Who's in charge?"

Australia urged to end discrimination against LGBTI veterans / Veterans' Minister Kelly urged to remember gay veterans on Remembrance Day

"Attitudes to gays improve"

Military equality

Superannuation income splitting

Relationship reform in South Australia


October 2005

New military regulations

Hypocrisy: Australia may recognise gay couples in anti-terror laws But same-sex relationships, families still hurting from lack of national recognition

Hearts that beat with the hope of the world: the benefits of being queer in Tasmania

Culture war


September 2005

Towards “Felicia”

"What Do We Do When We Are Mad As Hell?"

Rodney Croome, Hobart. March 19 2004

Rodney Croome, Hobart. March 19 2004

Rodney Croome at the Red Velvet Lounge, Cygnet, Tasmania, 2002

Rodney Croome at the Red Velvet Lounge, Cygnet, Tasmania, 2002

Rodney Croome in Blue magazine, January 2005.

"Hatred"

"Church plans march against gays"


August 2005

"Straight talking from Senator at Salt shakers dinner"

LGBT Roundtable

"Support for sexual minorities"

Activists stage anti-Australia protest in Mexico

On the front foot

Niagara Falls (2)

Niagara Falls (1)

Same Sex Marriage (12)

Same Sex Marriage (11)

Same Sex Marriage (10)

Same Sex Marriage (9)

Same Sex Marriage (8)

Same Sex Marriage (7)

Same Sex Marriage (6)

Same Sex Marriage (5)

Same Sex Marriage (4)

At Lake St Claire

"Break a leg: a marriage memoir"

Same Sex Marriage (3)

Same Sex Marriage (2)

Same Sex Marriage (1)

"Thirty years of change, yet the stigma remains"

Dancing in the streets

National Day of Action

In or Out | the Evolving Door

Support relationship recognition in the ACT

The right to be different


July 2005

The human rights defender angle

The diplomatic angle

"Flaws in Blade report of executions in Iran"

An interview with Iranian gay activists

The Today Show

The Football Team


June 2005

The Spirit of Upper Canada

Melbourne and Sydney LGBT human rights forums

"Anti-gay rules blocking medical staff"

"Gays to address school students"

A time-line for change

Protest against homophobia in the NSW school system

Tasmanian Devil Enclosure, Maria Island

Marriage, right? - Is the right to marry the right line to pursue?

Homosexual rights book earns national prize

Tasmanian same-sex marriage legislation


May 2005

Superannuation reform

Victorian Fertility Law Reform inquiry: call and write now!

"Malcolm X - gay black hero?"

Rosebery Recalled

Valuing love wherever it exists

Respond to the Victorian fertility inquiry

"Nun, Catholic Parents Defy Chicago's Roman Catholic Archbishop"

"Love Ain’t In The Air"

Standing before history's judge


April 2005

Sydney same-sex marriage forum

Marching Under the Banner of Marriage

Throw your support behind an inquiry into State same-sex marriage legislation

Protest outside the Fijian consulate

Sentencing of two gay men - for being gay, or in connection with trade in pornography? Let's be clear!

Gaolings in Fiji

On Great Oyster Bay


March 2005

Protest the NSW National Party leader's homophobia

Write to Liberal MPs in support of a UN sexuality resolution

"Ultimate price paid for my ignorant prejudice"

Overseas adoption by heterosexual couples


February 2005

Tasmania’s past: the queer view

Human rights and sexuality discrimination at the UN

Action alert: South Australia

Action alert: Western Australia

Walking Australia down the aisle: five steps to gay marriage

Three notices

Up-coming forums on the UN and LGBT human rights

"How do you get into Who's Who? Get beaten up 500 times and tackle Mugabe"

"Human Rights for Minorities not up for bargain"

WA political leaders on same-sex couple families

"An official statement regarding the celebration of 60th anniversary of the liberation of the concentration camp in Auschwitz-Birkenau"

"The celebration of liberation of Auschwitz without homosexuals"

The Johannesburg Statement on Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, and Human Rights


January 2005

"Grassroots Gay and Lesbian Association in Zimbabwe Receives International Recognition for their Human Rights Accomplishments"

"Pride in Irish heritage"

Wanted: LGBT rights researcher

"Sex is (not) better if you’re single"

"Equality Challenge Posed to Schools"

Canadian marriage background

"Homosexuality in Moscow, Russia, and East European Orthodox Christianity"

"Private lives" survey

"Gay.Ru Evicted in the Wake of a Same-Sex Marriage Attempt"

"Two Men Attempt to Get Wed in Russia"

A history of homosexuality in Tasmania

A history of gay law reform in Tasmania

"At the crossroads"

"Victorian birth certificate law changes take effect today"

Health in Difference

Laws / Newman bias cases lodged

"Dyconoclast"


December 2004

New Australian Framework for Human Rights

Protest the proposed WA Liberal LGBT rights roll-back

"Australia Unchained"

Celebration

"A bold approach will ease the journey ahead"

Protest the proposed WA LGBT rights windback

Mexican protest

Let's Get Equal Rally

"GOVERNMENT shuns gay war veterans"


November 2004

Mexican marriage protest

"Gay Anti-Violence Programs Decry ABC News Segment on Shepard Murder"

Pride or Prejudice?

The facts

Moving up the hill

"Homosexual immorality"

A Christmas Present

Third time lucky

Rainbow Awards

"Testing Taklo"

"Parties agreed on rights for same-sex couples"

Manufacturing a mandate

"To Nell and back"

LGBT Republicans respond

"The tragedy of today's gays"

"Three Tasmanian I admire"

Austria says no to foreign same sex marriage

"Gay TV war: which camp are you in?"

Challenge to same sex marriage ban

"Mean-Spirited, Ugly Measures Will Hurt Thousands of Gay and Straight Families"

Tasmanian Labor supports same sex marriage


October 2004

Overseas adoption by same sex couples

New gay and lesbian funding body

"Are you committed to consolidating Christian influence in politics?"

"Who is the enemy?"

Equality in South Australia

Support South Australia's civil unions proposal

"Tall blames focus on sexuality for swing"

Healing Australia's soul: leadership in queer Australia today

Hobart human rights conference

ACT Bill of Rights

New York State Retirement System to Treat Canadian Marriages of Same-Sex Couples Like All Other Marriages

"Bush, Kerry debate why people are gay"

ACT election policy summary

The Place of Desire: historical and geographical determinants of social change

"Righteousness, mercy and justice"

TGLRG election survey results - 2

"Anglican church rules on gay couples"

TGLRG election survey results

"Young and gay in real America: Word is born"

"Young and gay in real America: Brick city"

It's Patty

End the lies

Labor lesbian and gay policy


September 2004

Connection, belonging and certainty

Marching forward to freedom and equality

"Young and gay in real America: Where I Come From"

"Young and gay in real America: A Separate Place"

"HRC denounces divisive new TV ad"

"Canadian dictionary adds gay terms"

Black Gay Republicans endorse Bush

"Gay marriage ban passes nearly 4-to-1"

"Log Cabin Republicans Vote to Withhold Endorsement from President Bush"

International News

Melbourne trash trivia

Health in Difference up-date

Older gay men and home care provision

Gay and Lesbian Politics forum in Adelaide

'We ARE Family!'

Launceston queer film fest

"In good conscience: Sr Jeannine Gramicks journey of faith"

"The interview: Mark Trevorrow"

"Gays hit by society not mum and dad"

"Our own worst enemies"

"Priscilla dragged into political row"

Dancehall's Vicious Side: Antigay Attitudes

Beenie Man personally denies apology ... .. and sings "kill gays" songs to prove it

"Alien vs. Predator"

PFLAG Wants to Know: Where Was Mary?

"When I do becomes you can't"

Fighting back

On the march

"Responsible gay citizenship"


August 2004

Howard's hypocrisy

Gay Republicans fight back

Support Tasmania's LGBT reforms

New SFU

Demand the marriage inquiry continue

Anti-bullying rally

"Cheney's Position on Gay Marriages Differs With Bush's"

Truth, Freedom, Love

Queer Tas e-mail group

Rainbow Walk

Same sex marriage controversy rocks on

Openly gay athletes rare at Olympics

Imperfect unions

Cultural change is at the heart of marriage's decline

The marriage election

The tip of the dial

Roxon replies

Labor and the fundamentalists

Same sex marriage protest, Hobart, August 11 2004 #10

Same sex marriage protest, Hobart, August 11 2004 #9

Same sex marriage protest, Hobart, August 11 2004 #8

Same sex marriage protest, Hobart, August 11 2004 #7

Same sex marriage protest, Hobart, August 11 2004 #6

"Tremendous Wins for Faith and Family" by Bill Muehlenberg

Howard and Latham get hitched

"You can change the world"

Same sex marriage protest, Hobart, August 11 2004 #5

Same sex marriage protest, Hobart, August 11 2004 #4

Same sex marriage protest, Hobart, August 11 2004 #3

Same sex marriage protest, Hobart, August 11 2004 #2

Same sex marriage protest, Hobart, August 11 2004 #1

Marriage equality kiss-in in Sydney, Tuesday 10 August 2004

Roxon explains

Write to Latham and Roxon

Canberra, heart of the bible belt?


July 2004

Gay men kiss in front of G-G

From worst to best: tackling homophobia in Tasmanian schools

Sweden: Hate crimes doubled in 8 years

"A strong and lasting bond".

"Love, family, equality and commitment"

Down on home

An Australian Spring

Couple Launches Canada's First Same-Sex Divorce

Did you enjoy Tasmania?

New threat looms in the US

The politics of marriage in an election year.

New LGBT project at Human Rights Watch

"Capitol Hill Insiders Irked By Campaign To 'Out' Them"

2004 Federal Election: parties and policies

Outing Scandal Hits Hill

"Stranger on the shore"

Civil partnerships bill: neither fair nor equal


June 2004

Howard protest, Launceston, 29 June 2004 - 3

Howard protest, Launceston, 29 June 2004 - 2

Howard protest, Launceston, 29 June 2004

Australian Marriage Equality

Burton v Houston

Gloves off for Rainbow Labor

Why John Anderson is wrong on marriage

Same sex marriage ban mark II

Write to the Senate same sex couple marriage and adoption inquiry

Terms of Reference for the Senate inquiry into same sex marriages and adoption

Background to the Senate Legal and Constitutional Legislation Committee

Write to Premier Paul Lennon about same sex couple parenting

Labor's position on Howard's marriage wedge

Background information to Young v Australia

Reagan remembered

"Adolf Reagan", by Larry Kramer

Reagan was "my hero", by Andrew Sullivan

French Mayor performs "illegal" gay marriage

Liberal dissidents

Health in Difference

Write to Federal MPs about super reform for same sex couples

The fabric of society

Is Labor sincere on super?

"Gays rolled in poll race"

Write to Labor about superannuation reform


May 2004

"Free safe IVF for gay whales"

Stop Howard's attack on LGBT human rights

Marriage reform: important symbol and tactical necessity

Gay Marriage – Largely Meaningless Symbolism and Posturing, Dressed up as Tactical Disaster

Same-sex marriage ties the French in knots, Elaine Sciolino/NYT

Budget woes

Write to key political figures about marriage equality

Integration Day by Andrew Sullivan

Love and commitment

Gay marriage letters in the Australian

Write to the Brazilian Government urging it to re-introduce its resolution

Why Same-sex Marriage Should Never Be Allowed

No need to fear gay marriages

The names of hope


April 2004

Write to Howard and Latham about marriage equality

Marriage reform

Roche strikes back

Super choice

Survey of LGBT young people’s experiences

An evening with Susan Stryker

How NGOs have their voices heard

Celebrate the achievement of Judy Jackson and Fran Bladel

Report from the Children's Commissioner

Peter Tatchell joins the Green Party

Gays adopt Tasmania, Anne Barbeliuk, Herald Sun, 5.1.04

Possessed by the devils

Marriage reform: why there's nothing to fear

Gay families, the next wedge by Lindy Edwards


March 2004

LGBT rights in the military

Not us and not now

"The Spectre of the Rose" by Robert Jarman

Write to the Australian Government about the Brazilian Resolution

Practical outcomes of marriage reform

Gay Law Reform and Federal Intervention by Wayne Morgan

Beating out the rhythm of change

Over riding gay adoption laws in the ACT

The anger of the lion is noble

Tracking Howard on gay adoption


February 2004

Gay marriage will test our maturity as a nation


January 2004

Gay politics Oz style


December 2003

Human Rights v Human Values: where Mark Latham and LGBT Australia meet


October 2003

Review of Death of a Drag Queen
(Julian Halls, Ginninderra Press, 2003)


September 2003

The best of gay Australia


August 2003

The new hate

A recipe for social change

Watching the sun

Amazing Tasmania


July 2003

There is no healing without inflammation


June 2003

Brisbane Pride Rally

Here we go again: the gay adoption debate in Tasmania


May 2003

Relationship law reform in Tasmania


March 2003

Why reform relationship laws?


February 2003

Three days on Maria Island


January 2003

Moving South


December 2002

Against the tide


October 2002

Learning from the Majority World

Do LGBT people need a Bill of Rights?

LGBT Liaison with the Tasmanian Health Department

Tackling Homophobia in Tasmanian Schools


September 2002

Tasmania and its Thylacines


August 2002

Who killed Mardi Gras?

Another word for freedom


June 2002

Pim Fortuyn, Islam and Homosexuality


March 2002

Kirby and Wilde

When tolerance is not enough


February 2002

The grandchildren of fascism


January 2002

"Quiet now boy"


November 2001

The failure of federation


October 2001

Searching for the pink dollar


September 2001

On being Tasmanian and free

A Tasmanian Spring


July 2001

A boy and his shovel


February 2001

Repealing Tasmania's cross dressing laws


November 2000

The impoverishment of the Tasmanian Liberal Party

"Untouched and Eternal": preserving old growth forests in Tasmania


October 2000

Identity impairment


July 2000

Australian activism

Townsville on TV

Same sex couples and their families

Too gay


June 2000

Reconciliation


April 2000

Lights, Camera, Queer: representations of gay men in contemporary mainstream cinema


March 2000

Why the military is worth fighting for?


December 1999

Y2K


November 1999

Spring Out


October 1999

"This is where I want to live"

Australian nationalism


September 1999

"A Just Society"

Achieving justice

The importance of PFLAG


August 1999

Sydney: relax and be yourself


July 1999

LGBT youth suicide

An Australian Republic


May 1999

A force for change

Outlink launch


April 1999

Michael Kirby


March 1999

The challenge of change

Lessons of Belonging


September 1998

Laurie


August 1998

Bright Tasmanians shunned

Gay triumphalism


July 1998

Dangers in peddling the pink dollar myth


June 1998

Exploding gay myths

Rodney and Ernie


February 1998

School reunions

The Asian Crisis


September 1997

Anything is possible: the future of gay and lesbian rights in Tasmania

The high road lesbian and gay rights


August 1997

Making treaties

The Nixon Report


July 1997

After gay law reform


June 1997

Celebrating gay law reform


May 1997

Lesbians, gay men and the Ottowa Charter: the direction of Tasmania's health policy after gay law reform

Can acceptance be bought?

Gay law reform achieved


February 1997

Building a new future


October 1996

Water is better than wine


September 1996

Kennett gets in on the act


August 1996

Australian advocacy against LGBT persecution


June 1996

Lost opportunities

The Bidding War


May 1996

Making treaties


March 1996

What can we expect from the Howard Government?


January 1996

Poverty in the gay and lesbian community


October 1995

Is homosexuality right or wrong?


September 1995

The High Court and gay law reform in Tasmania

Flying down to Rio


August 1995

Making the connection


April 1995

The UN should be abolished!


January 1995

Review of Priscilla Queen of the Desert


May 1994

Tassie gay law reform goes national

The case for reform


April 1994

A call for justice

Coming out


March 1994

Review of the republished Homosexual: Oppression and Liberation


November 1993

AIDS and gay men today: it's time for a change


October 1993

History, Tassie and me

People shouldn't be afraid to be called gay bashers: the debate about sexuality anti-vilification legislation in Tasmania


August 1993

The promise of the First Optional Protocol

University debates 2

Whispering in the din: gays and lesbians at the World Conference on Human Rights


June 1993

Feds fail to remove military ban


May 1993

A sense of place

University debates 1

All het up: gay law reform in Tasmania


April 1993

More harm than good


February 1993

Out and about: the public rights of lesbians and gays in Tasmania

Review of The Comfort of Men (Dennis Altman, Heinemann, 1993)


January 1993

Killing gay law reform with kindness


December 1992

The Death Wish Cowboys


November 1992

Green and gay politics in Tasmania

Green, gay and Tasmanian

Avoiding the bomb blasts: anti-lesbian and anti-gay violence in Tasmania

A fire without flames: social justice for lesbians and gay men in Tasmania

One step back, two steps forward


October 1992

All bound for Geneva town: appealing to the UN


September 1992

Working with the media: why and how (1)

Working with the media: why and how (2)

Working with the media: why and how (3)


August 1992

Armies of lovers


June 1992

Green ideology and gay liberation: the potentialities


May 1992

"From other nations estranged": social justice in Tasmania

The personal is political


April 1992

The politics of law reform

The failure of the Tasmanian HIV/AIDS Preventative Measures Bill


March 1992

Australian gay rights case goes to the UN


February 1992

Turning insecurity into certainty

Setting our world on fire


January 1992

Seizing the weapons of happiness


December 1991

Drawing our destiny


August 1991

The power of our desire

Labor Homos Ru(i)n Tasmania: the failure of consensus politics under the Field Labor Government


July 1991

How radical are Tasmania's gay and lesbian activists?