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17 May 2017

Q-mmunity Network News, Ep 17 2017

Government & Organizations, Health, News & Politics, Uncategorized

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Welcome to our weekly news bulletin for the gay and lesbian community, broadcast nationally via the Community Radio Network and on JOY 949. News this week includes;

The Governor of Victoria has hosted a historic reception at Government House to mark International Day Against Homophobia Biphobia and Transphobia.
Australia’s Isaiah has placed 9th in Eurovision 2017, while Portugal took out 1st.
Queensland has introduced a bill to parliament that will expunge historical gay sex convictions.
A new set of guidelines, to help sporting clubs prevent and tackle discrimination against trans and gender diverse people, has been launched in the lead up to International Day Against Homophobia Biphobia and Transphobi.
The Federal public service is moving towards gender neutral bathrooms in the Canberra offices.
Star of the Big Bang Theory, Jim Parsons, has married his long time partner at the Rainbow Room in New York City.

In Sport;

A trans soccer coach in Portland has come out to his team in a viral video.
Ian Thorpe has opened up about why he took so long to come out.
Former top 100 tennis player, Brian Vahalay, has come out as gay.

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