LGBTQ
‘I want to be visible’: The trans World Cup star breaking down barriers
Canada midfielder Quinn, who faces the Matildas on Monday night, became the first non-binary athlete to win an Olympic gold medal at the Tokyo Games in 2021.
- by Emma Kemp
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NRL 2023
Lack of progress in NRL since jersey saga a kick in guts, says Roberts
A year on from the scandal that derailed the Sea Eagles’ season, Ian Roberts says the NRL has done little to improve diversity and inclusivity.
- by Danny Weidler
Census considering tracking gender identity and sexual orientation in 2026
The bureau of statistics baulked at asking Australians about their gender ahead of the 2021 census – but that could change in the 2026 national headcount.
- by Shane Wright
BBC apologises for asking Moroccan soccer captain ‘inappropriate’ question
The UK’s national broadcaster apologised after its reporter asked the Moroccan captain if there were gay players on her World Cup team and what their life is like in the country where same-sex relationships are outlawed.
- by Carla Jaeger
How close is Sydney to ending HIV? It depends on where you live
Sydney’s inner city is close to becoming the first place in the world to virtually eliminate HIV transmission, but it is a different story in the outer suburbs.
- by Angus Thomson
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Malaysia
The 1975 cancels shows in Jakarta, Taiwan after same-sex kiss controversy
The announcement came after Malaysia banned them from performing there after their frontman kissed a bandmate on stage and criticised the country’s anti-LGBT laws.
- by Rozanna Latiff
NSW Police lose bid to stop inquiry examining Scott Johnson death
The head of a landmark inquiry said “much does remain unknown in relation to circumstances surrounding Scott Johnson’s death”.
- by Michaela Whitbourn
Opinion
FIFA Women's World Cup
FIFA’s World Cup armbands are great – if you like your social causes watered down
The world governing body has sanctioned eight quintessentially opaque armbands designed to “unite”. Perhaps the most powerful statement players can make would be not to wear them.
- by Emma Kemp
‘The world is watching’: Obama warns that book bans, censorship could cost America
The former president lamented the rise of books being challenged by people who disagree with certain perspectives, describing the trend as “profoundly misguided”.
- by Farrah Tomazin
Trans cyclists could be banned from some national competitions
The blanket ban that now stops transgender cyclists competing in elite international races may not be enforced across the sport in Australia, with a national policy now in the works.
- by Carla Jaeger
Thousands march at Budapest Pride as anxiety rises over restrictive laws
“It is now apparent how they are trying to limit the rights of LGBTQ people in the media world, in the world of movies, films and books,” said Pride organiser Jojo Majercsik.
- by Justin Spike