Pan Africa International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex Association, condemns the conviction and sentencing of Tiwonge and Steven in Malawi
Pan Africa ILGA joins all our global human rights organizations and especially the Malawian organization the Center for the Development of People (CEDEP) in condemning the conviction and harsh sentencing of 14 years imprisonment with hard labour by a Magistrate Court in Blantyre, Malawi of Tiwonge ("Tionge") Chimbalanga and Steven Monjeza for "unnatural offences" and "indecent practices between males" under Sections 153 and 156 of the Malawi Penal Code.
24 May 2010 [full story]
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ILGA publishes 2010 report on State sponsored homophobia throughout the world
ILGA, the International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex Association publishes the 4th edition of its report and maps on State Sponsored Homophobia based on research by Daniel Ottosson. One sixth (1/6) of the LGBTI world population freer, thanks to India.
17 May 2010 [full story]
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UNISON LGBT e-bulletin - May 2010
The May issue of the UNISON LGBT e-bulletin contains: UNISON welcomes Equality Act 2010; Bi and trans members - have your say on 23 July; A voice for you at disabled members conference; Failing the grade - the experiences of LGBT asylum seekers; Older LGBT people in care homes; plus more.
07 May 2010 [full story]
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UNISON LGBT e-bulletin - April 2010
The April issue of the UNISON LGBT e-bulletin contains: General election called - all out against the BNP; FIT - new DVD to tackle homophobia; Rally for public services; Do you give or receive care?; plus more.
14 April 2010 [full story]
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Same sex attracted youth invited to write themselves into Australian history
Young Australians attracted to people of the same sex are being invited to ‘write themselves’ into history through a national survey. The third “Writing Themselves In” survey (WTI3) is now online will be used to gather information on the sexuality, health and wellbeing of Australians aged 14-21 who experience some form of attraction to members of their own sex (regardless of how they identify).
21 January 2010 [full story]
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Sexual orientation and gender identity: national poll shows support for new anti-discrimination laws
Human Rights Commissioner, Graeme Innes, today welcomed the results of a new national poll that found Australians support the introduction of laws that would prohibit discrimination against people on the grounds of sexual orientation and gender identity.
01 July 2009 [full story]
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Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Workers’ Rights are on the march!
The 2009 ACTU Congress saw the first ever official caucus held for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Congress attendees. The discussions surrounded many of the current issues facing LGBT workers and how their issues would continue to be pursued by unions.
19 June 2009 [full story]
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Fight discrimination, harassment and violence against LGBT workers
International unions recognise issues for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender union members in supporting the second phase of a report published this week. The ASU through the ACTU is a member of the International Trade Unions Confederation (ITUC). The ITUC has a strong arm of equality and works on many levels to ensure that issues for LGBT unionists are not disregarded.
03 April 2009 [full story]
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Gender diversity and work related issues
The Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission (HREOC) has continued to build on the groundbreaking work undertaken on the “Same-Sex: Same Entitlements” Inquiry and the impending federal legislative changes that have resulted. Members of the public have been invited to be involved.
25 June 2008 [full story]
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A super start in correcting discrimination
ASU lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender members (GLAM) congratulate the Rudd Labor Government for the advancements in superannuation for same sex couples which will come about as a result of the introduction of the “Same-Sex Relationships (Equal Treatment in Commonwealth Laws - Superannuation) Bill 2008”.
17 June 2008 [full story]
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International Day Against Homophobia has special significance in Australia in 2008
This year, the International Day Against Homophobia (IDAHo), 17 May 2008, has special significance for everyone in Australia. “This is a historic year for Australia, with the federal government committing to implement the recommendations of HREOC’s Same-Sex: Same Entitlements report to change the 58 financial and work-related federal laws that discriminate against gay and lesbian couples and their children, as well as to change around 40 additional discriminatory laws,” said Human Rights Commissioner, Graeme Innes.
16 May 2008 [full story]
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Federal Government delivers pre-election promise to same-sex couples and their families
The ALP made a commitment over five years ago to audit all parts of federal legislation to determine where discrimination occurred. In 2007, the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission’s (HREOC) “Same-Sex: Same Entitlements” report was released. Through both of these actions an end will come to the many complex layers of discrimination found in Australian federal law.
30 April 2008 [full story]
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Show your pride and march!
Melbourne’s Pride March is on this Sunday, February 3 in St Kilda. It is the first pride march of the year and we urge GLAM supporters to attend their local events as they happen throughout the year.
30 January 2008 [full story]
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Discrimination beyond financial and work-related entitlements
The Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission (HREOC) has stated that they intend to follow up the “Same Sex: Same Entitlements” Inquiry whose report was launched in June this year. The original inquiry focussed on areas of financial and work-related entitlements but in submissions from the LGBTI community, concerns were raised about experiences in the workplace and with health and aged care services, amongst others.
01 November 2007 [full story]
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International LGBT forum moves agenda forward
Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) trade unionists from all over the world have gathered in Vienna three years after the inaugural PSI-EI Forum held in Brazil. The importance of tackling homophobia was a key discussion point and a new online resource was launched as well.
28 September 2007 [full story]
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"Just equal"
“Before I answer any questions you may have, I just want to say that over the past year I have been incredibly moved by those people in the gay and lesbian community who have made it very clear to me that there is only one thing that they want: to be treated equally; no more and no less than any other Australian. Just equal.” These are the words of the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission (HREOC) Commissioner Graeme Innes AM during a presentation to an ad hoc committee of the Federal Parliament on September 13, 2007. His appearance was in support of HREOC’s report “Same-Sex: Same Entitlements” that was released in June this year.
20 September 2007 [full story]
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Federal laws found to breach the human rights of same sex couples
The Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission (HREOC) today released its “Same-Sex: Same Entitlements” report arising from its National Inquiry into Discrimination against People in Same-Sex Relationships: Financial and Work-Related Entitlements and Benefits. The report finds that although negative discrimination as a result of anomalies in federal legislation is common for people in same sex relationships, only small changes are needed to rectify this. The ASU presented both a written and verbal submission to the Inquiry which are closely addressed in the Report.
22 June 2007 [full story]
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Are Queers butch enough for the union?
Heralded as the Queer debate of the year, this event in the “Politics in the Pub” series is being held in Brisbane tomorrow night (June 21). The ASU GLAM group in Queensland has been active in the organisation of this event so join us and support the Queer Rights @ Work campaign!
20 June 2007 [full story]
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UnionsWA LGBTI Workers Rights Conference
The third annual UnionsWA LGBTI Workers Rights conference is being held on the evening of Thursday 25 and all day Friday 26, finishing with the union float in the Perth Pride Parade on Saturday 27 October.
16 May 2007 [full story]
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Mardi Gras 2007: I love my rights at work!
The next Mardi Gras 2007 parade is on Saturday 3 March. WorkersOut! is again coordinating the combined unions' entry to the parade. All lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex unionists, your friends, family and supporters are welcome to join us on this great night.
16 February 2007 [full story]
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ASU goes big for Midsumma
The ASU has joined with a number of Victorian unions to coordinate celebrations in Pride for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex members of the union movement during the Midsumma festival.
18 January 2007 [full story]
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Research identifies federal laws discriminating against same-sex couples
The Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission (HREOC) yesterday released a discussion paper and detailed research paper which identifies Commonwealth laws that discriminate against same-sex couples and their children.
29 September 2006 [full story]
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HREOC public hearings into same sex: same entitlements
The Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission (HREOC) held a public hearing in Sydney on Wednesday 26 July 2006 as a part of a national Inquiry into Discrimination against People in Same-Sex Relationships: Financial and Work-Related Entitlements and Benefits. The ASU was invited to present a further submission to the Inquiry following the acceptance of our written submission.
03 August 2006 [full story]
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HREOC public hearings into "Same Sex: Same Entitlements"
The Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission (HREOC) has launched a National Inquiry into Discrimination against People in Same-Sex Relationships:
Financial and Work-Related Entitlements and Benefits. The ASU has lodged a submission.
10 July 2006 [full story]
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Qantas recognises families in all their shapes and sizes … almost!
QANTAS has agreed to recognise the title of ‘marriage’ for at least one QANTAS employee and his same sex partner. They were legally married in Canada and the employee produced to Qantas the marriage certificate as proof.
07 June 2006 [full story]
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You need protection for your queer rights at work
QUEER Rights @ Work is a group of LGBTI unionists from a number of unions, including the ASU's GLAM caucus, who came together following the first community roundtable in Queensland under the Your Rights At Work campaign. ASU National GLAM Convenor, Jo Justo coordinated the roundtables across the country to develop strategies to deliver the messages about the campaign to LGBTI unionists and the LGBTI community in general.
06 June 2006 [full story]
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Mardi Gras union parade entry wins award
The Workers Out! entry in the 2006 Mardi Gras Parade was last night awarded the Most Outstanding Political Comment Award for our parade entry.
03 April 2006 [full story]
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Queers in Unions a hit at Mardi Gras 2006
The 2006 New Mardi Gras parade has been the most successful in years. ASU members, friends and family joined together to participate in the Queers in Unions float. The float was a combination of unionists and their families from all unions and all corners of the country.
09 March 2006 [full story]
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Your queer rights at work
Join the Workers Out! 2006 Mardi Gras float! The combined union movement is again taking part in the New Mardi Gras Parade in Sydney on Saturday 4 March 2006.
27 February 2006 [full story]
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Mardi Gras 2006
Saturday 4 March 2006 is Mardi Gras parade day. This year the ASU is going all out in the parade to show the LGBTI community and all Australians why it is important to be an active union member.
02 February 2006 [full story]
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Federal Government openly discriminates against LGBTI workers again!
The Federal Government has said that they will provide a payment of $4000 to workers to defend an unlawful dismissal.
21 October 2005 [full story]
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Putting the fight against HIV/AIDS firmly on the trade union agenda
A global unions programme has been launched to make the fight against HIV and AIDS a central issue for trade unions. Representatives of the global unions, the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS), the International Labour Organization (ILO) programme on HIV/AIDS and the Trade Union Advisory Committee (TUAC) discussed the prospects of the programme at a meeting on 18 May in Brussels, Belgium. The meeting was hosted by the International Confederation of Free Trade Unions (ICFTU).
06 June 2005 [full story]
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ACTU Fact File for LGBTI community
GLAM National Convenor Jo Justo has been working with the ACTU in order to conduct a campaign of awareness-raising for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) community on the issues facing us all as a result of the impending changes to the industrial relations landscape.
06 June 2005 [full story]
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GLAM Plans for 2005/2006
GLAM contacts in Branch offices around the country got together via teleconference to discuss plans for GLAM in 2005/2006 and methods of activating our membership.
03 June 2005 [full story]
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GLAM invited to historic launch in Brazil
As a result of the ASU’s membership of the Public Services International (PSI), we have been able to send a delegate to the launch of the EI/PSI International Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Forum (EI is Education International). The Forum runs from July 19 to 21 and our National GLAM Convenor, Jo Justo, will be in attendance.
20 July 2004 [full story]
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Want to be inspired?
As you know, many GLAM people attended the opening ceremony of the Gay Games which took place directly after the Workers Out! Conference. Many commented on the inspirational address by Justice Michael Kirby, so we have decided to reproduce it here.
15 November 2002 [full story]
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GLAM at Workers Out!
Workers Out! is the second world conference of lesbian and gay trade unionists. Participants are arriving into Sydney from all parts of the international labour community bringing with them their varied experiences. As a major union network for gay, lesbian, transgender, bisexual and intersex workers, GLAM will be out in force with close to 20 participants attending from all over Australia.
24 October 2002 [full story]
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How do you “glamchat”?
The ASU National Office is coordinating an online discussion group for our GLAM people called “glamchat”. This forum will allow both officials and members across the country to “talk” to each other. Its terms of reference are "A place to share ideas, experiences and news with other GLAM folk." GLAM is a special network within the ASU to promote and protect the rights of Gay and Lesbian ASU Members, including bi-sexual, transgender, intersex, etc, workers, a diverse group which often experiences discrimination in the workplace.
10 October 2002 [full story]
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GLAM goes camping in Queensland
GLAM will participate in this year's Pride March, which commences at 10.00am in King George Square this Saturday (22 June).
19 June 2002 [full story]
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Issues facing gay & lesbian call centre workers
"Jason Gibson was a call centre operator, is a member of UNITE and is now a union organiser for call centre employees with the Australian Services Union. We ask him what his experiences have been and what his views are for the future."
30 January 2001 [full story]
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GLAM goes to Midsumma
GLAM was present at Midsumma as usual – our banner was prominent again at the Pride March (from corner or Lakeside Dve & Fitzroy St, St Kilda, Sunday, January 21, from 4.30 til late) and at Carnival (Alexandra Gardens, Sunday, February 4, 10AM – 8PM)!
15 January 2001 [full story]
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GLAM wins!
ACTU Congress 2000 awarded the Best Recruitment Campaign Award to GLAM.
01 January 2001 [full story]
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November 2000 Bulletin
Stories include GLAM in the call centre campaign, superannuation, and a new road transport industry GLAM friendly agreement reached.
15 November 2000 [full story]
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