Campaign Review: GALE’s 2010 Campaigns

To kick off 2010 for the community involved in working towards sexuality & gender equality in WA, this post has been written to provide a review and analysis of our work last year – for which we would love your comments & opinions. This post will be followed by an entry from GALE’s 2010 Convenor [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Transgender legal recognition to be taken to High Court

ABC News: Two transgender West Australians have lost the latest round in a fight to be legally considered men. Click here to read the original story Quite rightly, the individuals involved in the case have decided to appeal the decision in the High Court, defending their right to have their gender identity recognised. The appeal, [...]

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 [...]

Committee fun times & AGM!

Gay & Lesbian Equality’s Annual General Meeting is coming up, and that means a few important things. First of all, we’ll be saying goodbye to some long standing committee members, including Rod Swift and Matt Hill, who are moving to Melbourne. At the end of the year, it is likely Shane Cucow will also be [...]

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 [...]

Gay Marriage – The Passion and the Parody

On Thursday 12th August, Greens MP Alison Xamon stood up in WA Parliament and passionately and articulately argued for equal marriage rights for same-sex couples. View the video of her inspiring speech here: In other news, the Chasers produced a fantastic parody of the Old Spice adverts, focusing on the issue of same-sex marriage:

PRIDEWA Glammy’s & Maskerade Ball

WHEN: Saturday 28th August, 2010 One week after the election PrideWA will be holding the annual Pride Ball & Gay & Lesbian Awards Ceremony (Glammy’s). The Glammy’s recognise significant contributions in the community towards supporting & engaging people of diverse sexuality & gender in WA. NOMINATIONS CLOSE TODAY – WEDNESDAY 18th AUGUST Categories: Best Community [...]