ABC Drum: Still not OK to be Gay

By Alistair Webster “…same-sex attracted people are still not afforded legal recognition for their relationships in the same way as heterosexuals. The exclusion of gays and lesbians from the institution of marriage sends a strong message that it is OK to discriminate on the basis of sexuality. But the introduction of same-sex marriage itself will [...]

Thank you for an inspirational year

To all of our followers, We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your support and contributions this year, and to wish you a relaxed and joyful festive season. This year has been the most exciting year for gay & lesbian equality that WA has seen in a very long time. In just [...]

Anti-Discrimination Consultation – Submissions needed

This Friday the 26th November marks the end of the Australian Human Rights Commission’s Consultation into Discrimination on the basis of sexuality and gender identity. Unlike State and Territory laws, at present there is little in the way of protection of people of diverse sexuality and gender against discrimination on a Federal level. The Human [...]

Fair go at Fairday

It was a beautiful, blazing hot day last week when Gay and Lesbian Equality set up a corner stall in Russell Square for the Annual Pride Fairday. From ten in the morning through til eight thirty at night the small yet tenacious tribe of GALE committee members and volunteers spent time giving out information about [...]

Where to from here? Report back from the GALE Workshop

On Saturday the 4th of September, Gay and Lesbian Equality hosted a small but lively forum in central Perth. The discussion focussed upon ways to build an effective, sustainable and inclusive campaign for equal rights for Australians of diverse sexuality and gender – both within WA and across Australia. The workshop was split into four [...]

Changes needed to give equal opportunity to transgender community

Media Release: WA Equal Opportunities Commission, 03/09/2010 WA Equal Opportunity Commissioner Yvonne Henderson said changes to include Gender Identity as a ground under the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 are vital following the recent Court of Appeal decision. The ground of Gender History under the state’s current equal opportunity laws requires a Gender Reassignment Certificate for [...]

Indecision 2010: Where does full equality stand on the agenda?

Despite the obvious benefits of being well hung (yes, I’m thoroughly enjoying the hung parliament jokes), the results of the Federal Election place sexuality & gender equality in new and interesting waters. However, before we start in on the new political possibilities, its important to take a moment to reflect on the things that have [...]

The Pitch – Labor

Gay & Lesbian Equality (WA) sought articles putting the case for voting Labor or Liberal, vs. voting for other up and coming parties unlikely to form government this election, for the purpose of sexuality & gender equality. We received two excellent responses from Greens & Labor. Daniel Smith pens the case for Labor. Daniel is [...]

The Pitch – Greens

Gay & Lesbian Equality (WA) sought articles putting the case for voting Labor or Liberal, vs. voting for other up and coming parties unlikely to form government this election, for the purpose of sexuality & gender equality. We received two excellent responses from Greens & Labor. This article was penned by the Hon. Lynn Maclaren [...]

Press on

“Nothing in this world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful people with talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will not; the world is full of educated derelicts. Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent. The slogan “press on” has solved and always [...]