Day: February 26, 2019

Taiwan has made history in becoming the first Asian nation to introduce a same-sex relationship bill, however, the proposed legislation is being criticised for not going far enough. The new bill being introduced by Taiwan’s ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) intends to give same-sex couples the right to register “permanent unions.” The draft legislation which […]

With the 2019 Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras wrapping up this weekend, organisers have announced that this year’s pride parade will start to phase out the use of glitter, balloons, and plastic water bottles. Organisers of the event, that is part of one of the oldest continuously operating LGBTQI organisations in Australia, say the glitter ban […]

A halt has been placed on the Births, Deaths, Marriages, and Relationships Registration Bill. The government has tonight decided to defer the passage of a bill which would make it easier for Transgender people to change their sex legally. The announcement was made this evening by Internal Affairs Minister Tracey Martin. In explaining the government’s […]