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Saturday Magazine

24 Apr 2025

Saturday, 19th April, 2025: Rainbow Futures: Equality Australia; Candidates Forum: Anti-LGBTIQA+ Discrimination Legislation

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Saturday, 19th April, 2025: Rainbow Futures: Equality Australia; Candidates Forum: Anti-LGBTIQA+ Discrimination Legislation

Equality Australia hosted the Rainbow Votes Election Forum with other peak LGBTIQ+ organisations on April 15.

The sold-out event in Sydney was also livestreamed around the country with viewing parties held in Victoria and South Australia.

Six priority areas were identified for discussion following community feedback, with questions ranging from the implementation of the National Action Plan for the Health and Wellbeing of LGBTIQA+ People, to hate crimes, trans rights and discrimination in religious schools.

Greens MP Stephen Bates, Liberal Senator Andrew Bragg, Independent MP Allegra Spender, Labor MP Kate Thwaites gave insights into how they or their party plan to ensure the safety and wellbeing of LGBTIQ+ people across the country.

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