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8 Nov 2017

Q-mmunity Network News, Ep 41 2017

Government & Organizations, Health, News & Politics

Q-mmunity Network News, Ep 41 2017

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;

  • Only 12% of young Australians, aged between 25 and 34, haven’t voted in the postal survey yet.
  • MP’s against marriage equality are reportedly planning to delay and derail the bill that could follow a Yes win.
  • The Western Australian government has formerly apologised to people who were convicted under historical ant-gay laws.
  • Former Prime Minister, Tony Abbott, has said that campaigning against marriage equality should continue long after the end of the postal survey.
  • A new report has exposed the struggles of homeless LGBT people in Victoria.
  • Trans footballer, Hannah Mouncey, has spoken out about the AFL’s decision to ban her from the AFLW.

In Sport;

  • Gay Aussie cricket star, Alex Blackwell, says she feels like a second class citizen without marriage equality in Australia.
  • Hong Kong has officially become the first Asian city to be chosen to host the Gay Games.
  • MMA fighter, Conor McGregor, has apologised for using a gay slur but has tried to justify using it.

 

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