Originally published in Pro Bono Australia. For many in Australia’s LGBTIQA+ community, and in particular the trans and gender diverse community, the last couple of months have felt unrelenting with our lives having been, once again, the subject of intense media scrutiny and political debate. The federal government’s dangerous and divisive Religious Discrimination Bill put on full display the bigotry of some parliamentarians as they debated who was and was not deserving of ri

That concludes the Rainbow Local Government Conference! What a brilliant, timely, and insightful gathering of Mayors, Deputy Mayors, Councillors, and Council Officers, as well as fierce and dedicated LGBTIQA+ community advocates. Thank you to the Minister for Local Government Shaun Leane for his keynote and unwavering support; the Commissioner for LGBTIQ+ Communities Todd Fernando for his powerful opening remarks, and all of the panelists and speakers who shared their knowled

On Tuesday 17th May 2022, a record 68 out of 79 Victorian councils flew the rainbow flag to mark #IDAHOBIT. The flags were flown from town halls, libraries, and even courthouses, in some cases for the very first time. We're so pleased that councillors have been following through on pledges they made as part of the Victorian Pride Lobby's Rainbow Local Government campaign. IDAHOBIT's rainbow wave served as a reminder of the important role councils can play in helping their LGB

Originally published in Pro Bono Australia. Many social sector workplaces will be adorned with rainbows on Tuesday 17 May, commemorating the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Interphobia and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT), which celebrates LGBTQIA+ people worldwide, and raises awareness of the work that’s still needed to combat discrimination. Pride flag-raising ceremonies at local government councils, panel events on the importance of LGBTQIA+ equality and inclusion,