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 [...]

Post Election Workshop / Community Forum

2 weeks after the Federal Election Gay & Lesbian Equality (WA) is hosting a workshop & community forum, looking at how we approach the campaign for full equality with the new Federal government, and the current State government. This is a great opportunity to find out about the implications of the Federal Election for gender [...]

Election limbo: How low are you willing to go?

By Rod Swift – GALE(WA) Media Spokesperson It’s a federal election, and that means it’s time to kick back on the couch, switch on the big screen TV that your stimulus money or baby bonus just bought and watch endless coverage of the sport of election limbo. And, as with every limbo competition, there’s a [...]

Checkpoint 1: Half way to Election Day

Its Week 3 of the leadup to the 2010 Australian Federal Election, and there have been some significant achievements in the campaign to get sexuality and gender onto the Election agenda. Several campaigns have been run to raise awareness of public outrage at a lack of commitment from Australia’s major political parties, and encouraging community [...]