The Informer

15 Sep 2016

Plebiscite and the issues facing LGBTI elders

News & Politics

 

On tonight’s edition of The Informer we’re looking at the marriage equality plebiscite that’s looming over the heads of LGBTI Australians, after our PM Malcolm Turnbull presented his plebiscite-enabling legislation to parliament earlier this week.

If it passes the Senate, we’ll be looking at a February 11 public vote, along with $7.5 million dollars in funding for both the “yes” and “no” campaigns. To chat about this, we’re going to be joined by spokesperson for LGBTI advocacy group just.equal, Ivan Hinton-Teoh.

We’ll also be speaking with Dr Catherine Barrett about the issues facing LGBTI elders in our community, ahead of Victorian Seniors Week next month.

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