Tag: LGBTQI+
LGBTQI+ Australians are tired of being ignored. Here’s why counting them in the census is so important
The government has decided against including questions about sexuality and gender identity in the 2026 Census. How can it make policy for LGBTQI+ people without such basic data?
Why are religious discrimination laws back in the news? And where did they come from in the first place?
Religious discrimination laws have been highly controversial in Australia in recent years. Here’s where they started, and where we are now.
Shining a light on injustice: how an inquiry fought for LGBTIQ recognition
The New South Wales Special Commission of Inquiry into LGBTIQ hate crimes has held its final public sitting in Sydney today. It’s been dogged in its pursuit of justice for victims and their families.
The Chinese government claims LGBTQ+ people are protected from discrimination. Our interviews with 26 activists tell another story
A survey of 28,454 people found only 5% of LGBTQ+ people in China chose to disclose their sexual and/or gender identity in public settings.
'Don't say anything about it': why so many LGBTQIA+ Buddhists feel pressure to hide their identities
New research shows how LGBTQIA+ Buddhists in Australia struggle to come out, feel pressure to lie about their sexuality and experience discrimination.
Gender, sexual orientation and ethnic identity: Australians could be asked new questions in the 2026 Census
The ABS is exploring whether and how to ask questions on gender, sexual orientation, and variations of sex characteristics.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people must be at the centre, not the margins, of LGBTQIA+ plans and policies
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who are also LGBTQIA+ are often not considered in research and policies. This can mean First Nations people have limited access services.
