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Early laws in Australia were based on then-current laws in Britain, which were inherited upon colonisation in 1788. Lesbianism was never illegal in Britain nor its colonies, including Australia. Sodomy laws, however, were part of Australian law, from 1788 through to 1994 under Human Rights (Sexual Conduct) Act 1994. The punishment for "buggery ...
Australia's peak Buddhist and Hindu organisations have expressed support for LGBT rights such as same-sex marriage. [303] With the advance of LGBT rights in Australia, religious opponents have increasingly used religious freedom arguments to justify continuing opposition against LGBT people on the grounds of their personal beliefs. [304]
Australia is one of the most LGBTQ-friendly countries in the world. [1] In a 2013 Pew Research poll, 79% of Australians agreed that homosexuality should be accepted by society, making it the fifth most supportive country in the survey behind Spain (88%), Germany (87%), and Canada and the Czech Republic (both 80%).
LGBTQ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer) history in Australia Pages in category "LGBTQ history in Australia" The following 18 pages are in this category, out of 18 total.
LGBTQ history in Australia (18 P) O. ... LGBTQ rights in Australia (7 C, 9 P) T. Transgender topics in Australia (2 C, 2 P)
After nearly three decades of holding annual silent protests to raise awareness for LGBTQ rights, students across the nation are speaking out Friday, spurred by the recent spate of laws aimed at ...
LGBT History Month is an annual month-long observance of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender history, and the history of the gay rights and related civil rights movements. [1] It was founded in 1994 by Missouri high-school history teacher Rodney Wilson. [ 2 ]
Stephen Jones, an opposition lawmaker, delivered an impassioned appeal for LGBTQ rights in Australia's parliament earlier this week that cited his fears as a parent and family tragedy.