Dec 1, 2025 - Intersex children in Australia remain at risk of harm from procedures that could be deferred until they are old enough to consent for themselves, a groundbreaking new report by Equality Australia has found. The Missing Voice provides insight into current surgical and other medical interventions on intersex children in Australia and the rationales driving these decisions. “Our report shows that intersex [...] Read More... The post Equality Australia releases groundbreaking new report on medical interventions on intersex children and calls for urgent action appeared first on Equality Australia.

25 Nov 2025 - Australia will finally have a more complete picture of who we are as a nation when the first ever LGBTQ+ population data is released in 2027, says Equality Australia. The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) on Tuesday announced that information from the 2026 Census will be released in three phases, with data for the new topic of sexual orientation and gender identity to be available in June 2027. [...] Read More... The post Equality Australia welcomes first LGBTQ+ census data in mid-2027 appeared first on Equality Australia.

Nov 18, 2025: A petition signed by more than 15,500 people was tabled in Queensland Parliament today, calling on the state government to resume healthcare for trans youth. The petition was hosted by ten groups including Equality Australia, Transcend, Open Doors Youth Service and Trans Justice Project. The petition – signed by 15,681 people – calls on the LNP government to reverse its “outrageous overreach into the lives of Queensland families” and [...] Read More... The post Community orgs deliver petition to Queensland parliament, welcome Warren Entsch’s call for reinstatement of healthcare for trans youth appeared first on Equality Australia.

Oct 29, 2025 – Olympian Ian Thorpe AM has urged federal politicians to reject fearmongering and misinformation, warning that toxic public debates take a serious toll on the mental health of young LGBTIQ+ people. Thorpe delivered his impassioned plea at the inaugural Parliamentary Friends of LGBTIQ+ Australians morning tea, hosted on Tuesday by the group’s new co-chairs — Labor MP Sharon Claydon, Liberal MP Leon Rebello, [...] Read More... The post Thorpey calls on politicians to reject fearmongering and misinformation as LGBTIQ+ friendship group pledges to stand up for equality appeared first on Equality Australia.

Oct 28, 2025 - Equality Australia has welcomed a Supreme Court ruling which found the Queensland Government acted unlawfully when it suspended care for trans youth earlier this year. Justice Peter Callaghan upheld the legal challenge brought by the mother of a trans teenager, who was prevented from accessing care when the shock ban was [...] Read More... The post Equality Australia welcomes Supreme Court ruling overturning Qld’s ban on trans healthcare appeared first on Equality Australia.

Oct 28, 2025 - Equality Australia has welcomed Olympic and Australian legend Ian Thorpe AM as a new patron, as the national LGBTIQ+ group continues campaigning for federal protections from discrimination and hate. The swimming icon joined Equality Australia at Parliament House in Canberra on Tuesday to formally announce his patronage. “I’m proud to officially become a patron of Equality Australia. I’ve worked alongside them for many years because I believe everyone in our community deserves equal rights and [...] Read More... The post Olympic champion Ian Thorpe announced as Equality Australia’s new patron appeared first on Equality Australia.

27 Aug 2025 - Equality Australia has welcomed a court ruling that found anti-trans campaigner Kirralie Smith and Binary Australia unlawfully vilified two trans women in a series of social media posts. It marks the first time someone has been found to have unlawfully vilified a person for being trans under NSW law. In the NSW Local Court on Tuesday, Deputy Chief Magistrate Sharon Freund found that Smith and her anti-trans [...] Read More... The post Court ruling that anti-trans campaigner unlawfully vilified two trans women is welcomed by Equality Australia appeared first on Equality Australia.

12 August, 2025 – National and local LGBTIQ+ group are calling on WA parliament to pass the Cook Government’s long-awaited surrogacy Bill that will finally reform the state’s outdated and discriminatory laws. Western Australia is the only jurisdiction in the country that still prohibits altruistic surrogacy for gay couples and single men. It also prevents potential parents from [...] Read More... The post WA Government to introduce Bill that will finally allow gay men access to altruistic surrogacy appeared first on Equality Australia.

August 8, 2025 The statement was signed by 28 groups, including Dykes on Bikes Melbourne, Dykes on Bikes Sydney, ACON, Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras, Equality Australia, Twenty10, Qtopia, LGBTIQ+ Health Australia, Victorian Pride Centre, Pride WA and Shine SA. “We reject damaging public narratives that seek to divide us and deny the long and connected history of our movement for [...] Read More... The post Peak LGBTIQ+ groups from around the country have signed a statement rejecting the divisive politics that seek to discriminate against trans women appeared first on Equality Australia.

July 30, 2025 – The NT Government has introduced legislation that weakens hate speech protections and opens the door to discrimination in religious schools, say unions and equality groups. The NT’s Anti-Discrimination Act 1992 was finally strengthened and brought in line with community expectations in 2023. But rights and protections in the Act will be wound [...] Read More... The post New legislation weakens Territorians’ rights, groups warn following introduction of new legislation appeared first on Equality Australia.

July 1, 2025 – Women’s, disability and LGBTIQ+ groups are calling on the Queensland government to stop blocking the anti-discrimination laws that were due to take effect today. The state government last month passed legislation that indefinitely paused the most significant overhaul of the state’s anti-discrimination laws in 30 years. The former Labor government’s Respect at [...] Read More... The post Queensland government urged to stop blocking vital anti-discrimination reforms appeared first on Equality Australia.

July 1, 2025 – Community groups have welcomed key reforms in the NSW Equality Act coming into effect today, including new birth certificate laws and better recognition of some rainbow families. The largest package of LGBTIQ+ reforms in NSW history was passed last October, bringing the state into line with the rest of the country. From [...] Read More... The post Birth certificate reforms and better recognition for rainbow families comes into effect in NSW appeared first on Equality Australia.

31 May 2025 - LGBTIQ+ groups say new birth certificate laws that come into effect in Western Australia today will change lives for trans and gender diverse people across the state. Trans people will no longer be required to have gender affirming medical treatment or seek approval from the Gender Reassignment Board before updating their gender [...] Read More... The post LGBTIQ+ groups welcome new birth certificate laws coming into effect in WA appeared first on Equality Australia.

19 May 2025 – Unions, faith, women’s and LGBTIQ+ groups have signed a joint letter urging the NT Government to retain protections that ensure vulnerable communities are not exposed to hate speech or discrimination. The letter to the NT Chief Minister was signed by 28 organisations, including Anglicare NT, Australian Services Union SA & NT [...] Read More... The post Unions, faith and LGBTIQ+ orgs call on NT Government to keep protections against hate speech and discrimination in schools appeared first on Equality Australia.

May 1, 2025 – Women’s, disability and LGBTIQ+ groups say the passing of a Bill that indefinitely delays anti-discrimination reforms in Queensland will leave thousands of people exposed to harassment and discrimination. It also creates uncertainty for businesses and workers, who were planning on the new laws taking effect on July 1 this year. The legislated delay [...] Read More... The post Community groups slam passing of Bill that indefinitely delays anti-discrimination reforms in Qld appeared first on Equality Australia.

24 April 2025 – Equality Australia has released a federal election voting guide reflecting where the parties and some independents stand on the issues that matter most to our communities. A side-by-side overview captures the extent to which each party has committed to advancing the rights and wellbeing of LGBTIQ+ people in Australia across a [...] Read More... The post Equality Australia releases LGBTIQ+ federal election voting guide appeared first on Equality Australia.

17 April 2025: Overnight the UK Supreme Court ruled that the meaning of sex for the purposes of discrimination protections is confined to so-called ‘biological sex’ – excluding trans women from the same legal protections of other women, while also limiting the rights of trans men and non-binary people. This ruling came about as challenges [...] Read More... The post UK Supreme Court rules narrow definition of woman for UK anti-discrimination laws, trans people will lose protections appeared first on Equality Australia.

14 April 2025 – The political lineup for tomorrow’s Rainbow Votes Election Forum has been revealed with Greens MP Stephen Bates, Liberal Senator Andrew Bragg, Independent MP Allegra Spender and Labor MP Kate Thwaites to discuss the issues that matter most to our community. Equality Australia CEO Anna Brown said the sold-out event in Sydney [...] Read More... The post Panellists announced for Rainbow Votes Election Forum appeared first on Equality Australia.

4 April 2025 - Survivors and Equality Australia welcome conversion ban taking effect in NSW April 4, 2025 – Survivors have welcomed a ban on conversion practices coming into effect in NSW, and paid tribute to those who fought for the reforms, saying it will save countless people from a lifetime of pain. The Conversion Practices Ban [...] Read More... The post Survivors and Equality Australia welcome conversion ban taking effect in NSW appeared first on Equality Australia.

April 2, 2025 – Peak women’s, disability and LGBTIQ+ groups have welcomed the passing of the first protections against hate speech for their communities by the Victorian parliament. The Justice Legislation Amendment (Anti-vilification and Social Cohesion) Bill was passed 22 votes to 17 on Wednesday morning with support from the minor parties. It expands the state's [...] Read More... The post First protections against hate speech for vulnerable groups welcomed in Victoria appeared first on Equality Australia.

April 2, 2025 – About one in five LGBTIQ+ voters are currently undecided with more than a third indicating they intend to change who they vote for in the upcoming election, a new report has found. LGBTIQ+ policies remain the number one priority for queer voters, closely followed by climate issues and cost of living, according [...] Read More... The post One million LGBTIQ+ votes can’t be taken for granted after survey finds a third will change how they vote this election appeared first on Equality Australia.

April 1, 2024 – A ban on LGBTQA+ conversion practices in South Australia comes into effect today, with survivors and community groups saying the new law will protect thousands of vulnerable people into the future. Conversion practices that seek to change or suppress a person’s sexual orientation or gender identity are now illegal in SA, with [...] Read More... The post Survivors and Equality Australia welcome conversion ban coming into effect in SA appeared first on Equality Australia.

March 13, 2025 – Almost nine out of ten Australians don’t want trans issues to be used for political gain during this federal election campaign, according to a new poll. Most Australians also stridently oppose discrimination against the LGBT community and believe trans people should have the same rights and protections as everyone else. The [...] Read More... The post Australian voters reject Clive Palmer’s divisive ads: new poll shows appeared first on Equality Australia.

March 4, 2025 – Peak women’s, disability and LGBTIQ+ groups have joined forces to call on the Victorian Upper House to pass the state’s first ever protections for their communities against hate speech. The letter to Victorian parliamentarians was signed by 23 organisations, including Women’s Health Victoria, Gender Equity Victoria, Women with Disabilities Victoria, People With [...] Read More... The post 23 women’s, disability and LGBTIQ+ organisations unite to support VIC hate crime law appeared first on Equality Australia.

March 1, 2025 – Mardi Gras is a time of joy and community celebration – but it also serves as a reminder that LGBTIQ+ people need to be protected from hate speech, Equality Australia says. Reporting from Channel 7 today detailing a homophobic attack that occurred near Oxford St highlights that verbal and physical abuse against [...] Read More... The post Mardi Gras is a reminder the LGBTIQ+ community needs protections from hate appeared first on Equality Australia.