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Texas church challenges Gov. Abbott order by painting rainbow steps "They're not just paint on steps, but a way to say that God's love will not be silenced."

"They're not just paint on steps, but a way to say that God's love will not be silenced."

Queensland puberty blocker ban unlawful due to ‘political’ interference and lack of consultation, court hears Queensland Health denies claims about directive after mother of transgender child launched legal challenge * Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Queensland’s controversial ban on puberty blockers and other hormone therapies is unlawful because of a failure to properly consult health executives on a decision affected by political interference, a court has heard. The supreme court in Brisbane on Wednesday heard the ban should be overturned as part of a legal challenge launched by the mother of a transgender child. The mother cannot be identified for legal reasons. Continue reading...

Queensland puberty blocker ban unlawful due to ‘political’ interference and lack of consultation, court hears

Ireland Offers $1,500 Monthly Basic Income for Artists to Support Innovation and Creativity What do you think of this program? Should other countries follow suit?

Ireland Offers $1,500 Monthly Basic Income for Artists to Support Innovation

No peace without accountability, says former UN High Commissioner for Human Rights
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Text reading: People with disability living in New South Wales could soon have their rights enshrined in a state based Human Rights Act. And a photo of Jenny Leong in bright flowery top and smiling at the camera.

Text reading: On Thursday, the Member for Newtown Greens MP, Jenny Leong, will introduce a private member’s Human Rights Bill, which is based on successful implementations of similar legislations in other states including the ACT, Queensland and Victoria. And a close up photo of Jenny Leong in a pink shirt and blue jacket.

Text reading “We need a human rights approach that ensures people with disability are not forgotten or left behind when we talk about human rights. An Act under which we are equal and fully protected is the right way forward for our community.” Megan Spindler-Smith. A photo of former President of People With A Disability Australia Trinity Ford and Deputy CEO Megan Spindler-Smith.

White text on a green background: “Amnesty’s polling has shown that 75% of people support protecting everyone’s human rights in law. We call on the NSW government to legislate a Human Rights Act so people in NSW can challenge human rights abuses, right wrongs, and create a fairer future for everyone.” Sarah Marland, Community Legal Centres NSW.

People with disability living in New South Wales could soon have their rights enshrined in a state based Human Rights Act.

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#Disability #HumanRights #AusPol #NSWPol

People told us if we got a pack and play, our baby would love it. They didn't specify which baby though.

NT Anti-Discrimination Commissioner calls out Finocchiaro's transphobia QNews LGBTIQA+ News

“I express serious concerns about recent public comments made by the Chief Minister, Lia Finocchiaro, regarding banning of transgender women in women’s prisons.” Yogaratnam wrote in a statement. #auslaw #ntpol 1/2
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NT passes anti-discrimination law changes to 'restore' free speech, religion Northern Territory Attorney-General Marie-Clare Boothby says the changes will protect freedom of expression and religion while retaining protections against hate speech.

The NT Government, not satisfied with mistreating trans prisoners, last week *also* made it easier to vilify a wide range of groups in society, *and* reinstated the 'right' of religious schools to discriminate when hiring staff. #auslaw
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Restricting social media causes ‘social harms’ for the disability… Rosie Putland shares her experience of community on social media.

Restricting social media causes ‘social harms’ for the disability community.

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Heartbroken to confirm Dr Mu’ath Abu Rakba, a skilled, compassionate vet with @sulalaanimalsaver.bsky.social, has been killed. He disappeared last week trying to return to his home in Gaza.

Dr Mu’ath, thank you. You gave peace to so many who suffered. May you now find that same peace. 💔

R.I.P. Veterinarian Dr. Moath Abu Rukbeh, martyred after being missing for a week+, while checking on his home in Jabalia. He was the only #veterinarian capable of performing surgeries in northern #Gaza and worked tirelessly with Sulala Animal Rescue, saving the lives of dozens of #animals.

R.I.P. Veterinarian Dr. Moath Abu Rukbeh, martyred after being missing for a week+, while checking on his home in Jabalia. He was the only #veterinarian capable of performing surgeries in northern #Gaza and worked tirelessly with Sulala Animal Rescue, saving the lives of dozens of #animals.

Storm season disability issues - Normal Ness My local council, who think they’re totes mah goats the best on disability because we have two wheelchair beach mats, has a habit of abandoning disabled people in storm season.   When it’s time to go ...

Storm season disability issues
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Linda Reynolds’ latest move Imagine that a young woman is raped in your office. You are a minister and she is the most junior member of your staff. In the footage you see later, she is too drunk to put on her shoes. She walks ba...

More than a million dollars is at stake. The sum would destroy a young family.

Vindictive. Vicious. Small. I suspect Reynolds would relish the prospect.

What reputation? Reynolds has done this to herself.

Free read.

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Political parties must shift immediately and dramatically to the left to avoid alienating these frustrated and abandoned young women. Am I doing this right?

The Great Privatisation Swindle Stop the privatisation swindle. Learn how the sale of public assets weakened essential services.

Since the 1990s, governments have privatised over $200 billion in public assets, shrinking accountability and driving inequality
The truth is, every time we sell a public asset we lose more than infrastructure; we lose control. Why did we let it happen?

Evicted and dying of cancer Tammie spent her final months desperately house hunting in Brisbane ‘I’m suffering from as much rage as I am grief, because for so long I had managed to keep her in her own home,’ her mother says

A month before she died of cancer, Tammie Thrower was evicted and thrust into homelessness
In June, her lease ran out. Despite pleading for a reprieve, the landlord gave Tammie a no fault eviction notice in order to do repairs

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Israel continues deadly attacks on Gaza, closes Rafah crossing At least 38 Palestinians have been killed as the Israeli army commits 47 violations of ceasefire agreement.

At least 38 Palestinians have been killed as the Israeli army commits 47 violations of ceasefire agreement.

Anti-racist rallies all over on October 19, in response to the next round of these 'Marches for Australia'. Get to your one. It's your opportunity not only to stand up, but to start meeting and making plans with other anti-racists. Your presence matters. Share it around.

If you destroy certain quantities of your immune system by repeatedly getting infected with a pathogen that does this…

…it will cause the immune system to become “deficient”.

glad to see this "study" is being debunked, but I want to point out the double bind at work behind the scenes here: for years, anti-trans activists pointed to any increases as signs of "social contagion" (read: these kids aren't "really trans"). but then, if or when the numbers ever go down...

I’ve been shopping again… :-)

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Northern Territory criticised for banning transgender women in female prisons QNews LGBTIQA+ News

"This is just more bigoted scapegoating from the NT Government while their prison system fails women they have put in jail every single day." #ntpol
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A screenshot from the report showing the percentages of adults who received at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine in calendar years 2023 and 2024. Numbers are: 18 to less than 50 years old: 6.6% in 2023 and 2.3% in 2024 50 to less than 65 years old: 19.1% in 2023 and 9.1% in 2024 65 to less than 75 years old: 41.2% in 2023 and 24.9% in 2024 75 years and older: 52.3% in 2023 and 36.5% in 2024

ATAGI have released their Annual Statement on Immunisation. And boy, those are some dismal numbers.
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Education ministers to consider new national standards to combat bullying Krishani Dhanji Krishani Dhanji Federal, state and territory education ministers will consider a proposal for a new national standard on anti-bullying when they meet on Friday. The communications minister and eSafety commissioner are also set to brief the ministers ahead of the social media ban taking effect on 10 December. The government announced the anti-bullying rapid review in February, with co-chairs Dr Charlotte Keating and Professor Jo Robinson to present their findings and recommendations to the meeting. The education minister, Jason Clare, says the review shows the prominence of bullying in and out of school hours. Complaints about online bullying to the eSafety commissioner have increased by 450% in the last five years ... The review reminds us bullying doesn’t stop when the school bell rings any more. Today it can follow you all the way home after school. The internet means that you can be bullied now at any time, day or night, and anyone can see it.

So, the Albanese Govt's Education Minister wants to do something about bullying.

Perhaps he could start by ending the legalised bullying of LGBTQ+ students by religious schools.

You know, like they promised in 2022, before walking away from it, and from vulnerable kids. #auspol

Advocates condemn NT leader's comments on trans women in female prisons The Northern Territory government has doubled down on its stance against detaining transgender women in female prisons, as a local LGBTQIA+ group says it is "horrified" by the comments.

More on the horrifying new policy of the NT Government, to send trans women to men's prisons, exposing them to significant risk of violence and sexual assault. #ntpol
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Text reading: A new disability employment opportunity for those living in the ACT is approaching, with a disability focused hotel soon to open its doors in Canberra, following the success of its sister hotel. And a photo of a Hotel Etico staff member in the kitchen.

Text reading: “ It was very good. It's fun. We’re always working together. I have a support worker as well…when I do housekeeping, they always come with me. I love doing my job. It’s the best." Hotel Etico Australia trainee, JP. And a photo of Hotel Etico staff members preparing dishes in the kitchen.

Text reading: Hotel Etico Australia CEO and founder, Andrea Comastri, explains that the concept for the business originated in Italy a decade ago after a young man with Down syndrome asked a chef for a job, sharing his dream of wanting to work in a hotel. “ The chef gave him a chance and got together with other people to pursue this dream.” And a photo of a Hotel Etico staff member with a drink behind a bar.

Text on a dark blue background: According to Mr Comastri, participants in the program live on site for three days a week for a period of 12 months. "Paid full award wages in the kitchen, restaurant, bar, housekeeping and reception…but they also learn about living independently. The model is quite innovative."

A new disability employment opportunity for those living in the ACT is approaching, with a disability focused hotel soon to open its doors in Canberra, following the success of its sister hotel.

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#Disability #Accessibility #Inclusion #Employment

'I couldn't believe it was happening to us': Liberal MP on daughter's sexuality Andrew Wallace struggled to support same-sex marriage as a practising Catholic, but says he changed his views drastically when his daughter revealed she was gay. He shared her story in Parliament toda...

Despite having a gay daughter himself - who was the reason Wallace cited for supporting LGBTIQ+ marriage, albeit while also seeking amendments to allow additional discrimination against LGBTIQ+ couples - it seems the Shadow AG does not support inclusive education. 2/
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Poverty is about more than income, but that is what we measure We get detailed measurements of population, participation and productivity. Advocates want to add a fourth "p" — poverty — so we can understand our economy.

'"Struggling with feeling like you've failed your children is gut-wrenching." Tamara Rhodes

That feeling of poverty is real.'

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Counter Protests nationwide this Sunday 19 October against March for Australia:

Melbourne - 11am @ State Library
Brisbane - 11am @ Queens Gardens
Perth - 12pm @ Forrest Place
Canberra - 11am @ NLA Lawns
Sydney - 11am @ Belmore Park
Adelaide - 11:30am @ Beehive Corner

The NT Government is importing culture wars, and putting the safety and welfare of trans women prisoners at serious risk, by announcing they will send trans women to men's prisons. #auslaw #trans #transphobia
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