Gay and bisexual people in Australia are being targeted in violent attacks facilitated through dating and social media apps. A recent investigation by the ABC revealed several hate crimes involving Islamic State sympathisers bashing gay and bisexual boys in Sydney, including some they had met on Wizz, which markets itself as an app for […]
LGBTQIA+
The workplace should be a space of equal opportunity and respect, yet for LGBTQ young people, it is often a breeding ground for harassment. A recent ANROWS-funded study has uncovered alarming findings: 77% of LGBTQ young people surveyed reported experiencing workplace sexual harassment, a troubling statistic that highlights a critical […]
Bisexuality remains one of the most underrepresented aspects of LGBTQIA+ identity in both literature and media, despite its significant role in the broader conversation around sexual diversity. Author Peter Matthews confronts this erasure head-on in his new book, The Elixir Effect, using it as a lens to critique the rigid […]
Misusing pronouns isn’t a harmless mistake; it’s a direct affront to identity and dignity, says trans inclusion consultant Davey Shlasko. In an exclusive interview with The Back Cover Podcast, Shlasko stressed that failing to respect a person’s chosen pronouns sends a powerful message about their place in society. For trans […]
A contentious new Bill proposing sweeping powers for the Australian government to impose country-wide travel bans has been labelled “racist” and “inhumane”. The proposed legislation, which faces vehement opposition, is under scrutiny as calls grow for it to be scrapped entirely. Protests against the Entry Ban and Deportation Bill, slated […]
In a groundbreaking legal battle that has thrust the debate over gender back into the spotlight, Roxanne Tickle, a transgender woman hailing from regional New South Wales, is taking legal action against Giggle for Girls and its CEO, Sall Grover, alleging unlawful discrimination after being barred from accessing the women-only […]
