Israel Folau’s comments remind us homophobia and transphobia are ever present in Australian sport
OPINION & ANALYSIS: If national sporting organisations are really committed to LGBT+ inclusion, they might want to start engaging their local champions instead of their national champions.
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The great Oscar Wilde’s Australian connection
Although not generally known, there was a considerable warmth for Irish born playwright Oscar Wilde in Australia while at home he was vilified.
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Same-sex weddings in January, after historic parliamentary vote
There was ecstatic scenes in a packed public gallery, with people draped in rainbow flags singing “I am, you are, we are Australian”, and some MPs joining in from the chamber floor.
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How the same-sex marriage vote will impact on human rights and democracy
OPINION & ANALYSIS: As former British PM David Cameron said, he supported same-sex marriage because he is a conservative. Unfortunately, his Australian counterparts have a less generous vision of conservatism.
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The road to same-sex marriage support has been long – and the fight isn’t over yet
OPINION & ANALYSIS: It is only since 2013 that LGBTIQ people have been protected under federal anti-discrimination laws. It is now up to the PM to reject any marriage bill that diminishes these protections.
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Jubilation as Australia votes YES to same-sex marriage – reaction
LGBTQI community celebrates as the results of the postal survey show Australians are in favour of marriage equality 62% to 38%, paving the way for legislation.
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Same-sex marriage ‘No’ campaign had “moral integrity of Trevor Chappell”, says Magda
Actress and LGBTQI activist Magda Szubanski calls for national unity following ‘Yes’ result in marriage equality vote, but then lashes out at ‘No’ campaign.
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Same-sex marriage ballot participation rate passes Irish referendum
ABS estimates it has now received 10 million ballots. Anglican diocese reveals it gave $1 million to ‘no’ campaign while ‘yes’ campaign urges those who have not yet voted, including people overseas, to do so.
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BUMSEX appears on same-sex marriage survey papers – redfaced ABS apologises
ABS claims cheeky code on marriage equality postal vote form was randomly generated by complex security algorithm.
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Marriage vote: how advocacy ads exploit our emotions in divisive debates
OPINION & ANALYSIS: Without an adequate counter from the Yes campaign – especially one offering more emotionally compelling messages – the advantages of the No campaign are likely to narrow the polling gap significantly.
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High Court gives go-ahead for marriage equality ballot
Immediately after the decision, Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull told parliament he encouraged every Australian to have their say in the ballot, repeated that he and his wife Lucy would be voting yes, and turned on Bill Shorten.
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Revealed: who supports marriage equality in Australia – and who doesn’t
OPINION & ANALYSIS: There’s an overwhelming tide of support toward the rights of same-sex couples within Australian society. However, certain groups are clearly lagging behind in their support and will need further convincing.
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Talk of same-sex marriage impinging on religious freedom is misconceived: here’s why
OPINION & ANALYSIS: Now, in the marriage equality debate, those who fought against religious freedom protection are suddenly all for it.
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How to vote in the same-sex marriage plebiscite from overseas
You only have till Thursday to update your details as an overseas elector to take part in the Australian Marriage Law Postal Survey, the so-called same-sex marriage plebiscite.
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Explainer: with no free vote for now, where next for marriage equality?
OPINION & ANALYSIS: So, the government seems determined to give voters a voice, and equally determined not to be bound by what those voters say. How did we get here and where to now?
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