JOY Drive

25 Feb 2025

Dr Blair Williams: Online abuse faced by LGBTQIA+ politicians

LGBTIQA+ Community, Personal Safety, Politics, Sexuality, Social Media

Social media is an unavoidable part of modern political campaigns, but for openly LGBTQIA+ politicians, it is also a dangerous space.

New research shows queer politicians faced highly personal and identity-based abuse during the last federal election—far beyond what their straight, cisgender colleagues experienced.

As we head into another election cycle, what can we expect? Why does this kind of targeted abuse matter, not just for candidates but for the next generation of queer Australians considering a political career?

Guest: Dr Blair Williams, Lecturer in Australian Politics at Monash University

Presenter: Warren Andrew

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4 Feb 2026

Jenna Tuke: 2026 Pride March Special – Switchboard Victoria

Government & Organisations, LGBTIQA+ Community, Mental Health, Non-Profit

Guest: Jenna Tuke, Chief Executive Officer of Switchboard Victoria Presenter: Warren Andrew

4 Feb 2026

Campbell Wilson: 2026 Pride March Special – City of Melbourne Highland Pipe Band

LGBTIQA+ Community, Music, Performing Arts

Guest: Campbell Wilson, Senior Pipe Major of the City of Melbourne Highland Pipe Band Presenter: Warren Andrew

4 Feb 2026

Vicki Ward MP: 2026 Pride March Special – Minister for Equality

LGBTIQA+ Community, Politics

Guest: Vicki Ward MP, Victorian Minister for Equality Presenter: Warren Andrew