Category: News
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, former running mate of US Vice President Kamala Harris during her 2020 presidential campaign bid, has warned Democrats against turning away from transgender rights amid mounting political pressure. In an interview with The Independent, Walz responded to Donald Trump’s ongoing attacks on the trans community, calling out the false link being […]
Students at Hobsonville Point Secondary School in Auckland have been left devastated after their annual LGBTQ+ event, Lil Gay Out, was cancelled due to safety concerns following threats of protest. The event, which has become a staple for rainbow youth across Tāmaki Makaurau – Auckland, features workshops on mental health, sexual education, and peer support. […]
Former Chelsea and Manchester United midfielder Nemanja Matic is facing disciplinary action after covering an anti-homophobia logo on his jersey during a Ligue 1 match in France. On Saturday, 17 May, French football clubs participated in a league-wide initiative to mark International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT). As part of the campaign, players […]
Australia’s Northern Territory Government is under intensifying pressure to abandon proposed changes to its Anti-Discrimination Act 1992 (ADA), which advocacy groups warn could leave vulnerable Territorians exposed to hate speech and workplace discrimination. Critics say the proposed amendments would make the NT the only Australian jurisdiction without protection against vilification. A joint letter, signed by […]
The 69th Eurovision Song Contest has crowned a new winner, and once again, queerness takes centre stage. Held in Basel, Switzerland, this year’s event was won by 23-year-old Austrian-Filipino male soprano JJ, also known as Johannes Pietsch, with his emotional ballad Wasted Love. JJ, who proudly identifies as queer, captivated the audience with his unique […]
A federal judge has delivered a mixed ruling on Iowa’s controversial “Don’t Say Gay” law, upholding the restriction on discussions of gender identity and sexual orientation from kindergarten through Year 6, but striking down several other provisions on constitutional grounds. The 2023 law, known as Senate File 496 (S.F. 496), prohibits “any program, curriculum, test, […]
Immigration law experts Malcolm Pacific are celebrating 40 years in business. To mark this milestone, CEO and Director David Cooper discusses our immigration trends, successes and failures. As the world faces a rising tide of global uncertainty, New Zealand may be better placed than ever to attract talent, investment, and families seeking a safe, inclusive […]
Apple has been fined by a Russian court for allegedly violating the country’s harsh anti-LGBTQ+ legislation, according to multiple reports. The Tagansky Court in Moscow ordered Apple Distribution International Ltd to pay a total of 10.5 million roubles (approximately NZD $200,000) across four administrative cases. Three of the fines — totalling 7.5 million roubles (NZD […]