LGBTQI
“Yes” vote could mean “no” under Brandis amendment
Civil ceremonies have historically been viewed as an alternative for couples seeking a dignified alternative to a religious ceremony. Attorney-general......
Conservative liberal MP’s propose alternative bill for same-sex marriage
Next Wednesday Australian’s will find out the nation’s verdict on same-sex marriage. A group of conservative liberal MP’s have proposed......
AFL transgender decision causes uproar
Transgender activist groups and sporting clubs have criticised the Australian Football League after they refused a transgender footballer’s bid to......
Mental Health Week: LGBTQI issues
This week is Mental Health Week and on The Wire we’re bringing you a series looking at the mental health......
Yes campaign targets their own
With ballot envelopes having by now arrived in most letterboxes around Australia, activists for both sides of the marriage Equality......
Psychologists say conversion therapy not an accepted practice
As the same sex marriage debate continues, Australian Christian Lobby director Lyle Shelton said on yesterday’s Buzzfeed News podcast “Is......
Why are suicide attempts amongst young transgender people so high?
Almost half of young transgender people in Australia attempted suicide. A new report by the Trans Pathways, released the 1st......
Abortion pill still a criminal offence in some states
This year a young woman in New South Wales was prosecuted for self administering and abortion drug, although if she......
Would a postal vote on marriage equality really give all Australians a say?
The Federal Government is facing a High Court challenge over the legality of their plans for a postal vote on......
Australians opening up to marriage equality
There has been a significant shift in attitude toward homosexual couples in the past ten years, according to the latest......