Tag: Gays and Lesbians
Govt to roll out new charges, funding in '09
The New Year ushers in a range of new and increased charges from the Federal Government, as well savings for some. [MORE]
New Commissioner focussing on homeless
Tasmania's newly appointed Social Inclusion Commissioner, Professor David Adams, is confident he'll make a difference to the lives of disadvantaged Tasmanians. [MORE]
Pope wants humanity 'saved' from homosexuality
Pope Benedict XVI says saving humanity from homosexual or transsexual behaviour is just as important as saving the rainforest from destruction.[MORE]
US group seeks to annul gay marriages
Opponents of gay marriage in the US state of California have filed a lawsuit to annul thousands of same-sex unions.[MORE]
Vatican opposes UN resolution on homosexuality
The Vatican says it is opposed to a United Nations resolution on homosexuality on the grounds it goes too far. [MORE]
Same-sex Defence partners to get super death benefits
Same-sex partners of Defence personnel will no longer be denied payment of death benefits from superannuation.[MORE]
Decades after gay arrests, bring rights home
Is it sufficient for Australians to be judged by a tribunal we didn't appoint under a Covenant we didn't design, or should human rights violations be judged by Australian judges according to standards set by Australians?[MORE]
Activist lauds Council apology as a sign of profound change
A leading gay rights activist says Tasmania has undergone a profound change for the better over the past 20 years.[MORE]
Apology for gay community
The Lord Mayor of Hobart has made a formal apology to the city's gay community for a crackdown 20 years ago.[MORE]
Liberal MLAs appear at odds on gay rights
Two new ACT Liberal MLAs appear to have expressed opposing views on gay rights during their maiden speeches. [MORE]
I'm a sexual enigma: Cliff Richard
Sir Cliff Richard says he loves keeping fans guessing about his sexuality.[MORE]
Hobart alderman backs away from apology
A Hobart City Council Alderman remains opposed to an apology to gay law reform lobbyists.[MORE]
Govt urged to try again for gay law reform
Tasmania's gay and lesbian community is calling for law reform allowing children to officially have two same-sex parents.[MORE]
Brumby proud of conscience votes
The Victorian Premier, John Brumby has thanked all Members of Parliament for their conduct during the recent passage of two contentious social reform bills.[MORE]
Group welcomes gay couple register, urges more changes
A leading same sex advocacy group has welcomed the creation of a relationship register for same sex couples in Victoria, but says discrimination will not end until the Federal Government formally recognises gay marriage. [MORE]
Vic Govt launches register for gay couples
Victorians in gay relationships can now apply to have their unions included on a Government register.[MORE]
Co-authors defend sacked ambassador over gay slur
Co-authors have defended newly-sacked men's health ambassador Warwick Marsh over claims made about homosexuals in a report.[MORE]
Another sacking demanded over 'anti-gay' document
Gay rights campaigners want another men's health ambassador sacked.[MORE]
Roxon sacks health ambassador over gay slur
One of the Federal Govt's new men's health ambassadors is dumped for views on homosexuality.[MORE]
Senate passes same-sex laws
The Senate has passed changes to around 100 Commonwealth laws to remove discrimination against same-sex couples.[MORE]
Same-sex couples' Centrelink hotline on way
Centrelink is setting up an information line to ensure same-sex couples know how their social security payments will change now that the Federal Government has moved to eliminate discrimination from federal laws.[MORE]
Thousands across US protest California gay marriage ban
Tens of thousands of gay rights advocates have taken to the streets across the United States to protest California's recent vote to ban same-sex marriage.[MORE]
ALP Senator pushes gay marriage laws
A Labor Senator says she hopes the Federal Parliament will pass laws that will let same-sex couples get married.[MORE]
Bullying 'pushing homosexual students to suicide'
Suicide attempts by lesbian, gay and bisexual students are at disturbingly high levels, a report says.[MORE]
Thousands protest gay marriage laws in LA
Several thousand people have gathered in Los Angeles to protest against a voter-approved measure that bans same-sex marriage in California. An estimated 5,000 people carried signs and chanted against Proposition 8, a constitutional amendment that bars the state from recognising such unions. [MORE]
