Sexuality

Schools - Homophobic Bullying

Submitted by Shane Guthrie on Wed, 07/11/2012 - 13:36

Extract from Hansard [COUNCIL — Wednesday, 17 October 2012] p7037b-7037b

Hon Lynn MacLaren; Hon Peter Collier

Schools - Homophobic Bullying

794. Hon LYNN MacLAREN to the Minister for Education: Read more »

Rally for Marriage Equality

Nov 24 2012 13:00

Equal Love Rally for Marriage Equality

1pm, Saturday 24 November Read more »

Marriage Equality Statement

Submitted by Shane Guthrie on Wed, 26/09/2012 - 18:14

Watch Lynn's statement on marriage equality

"Many couples are asking for marriage equality. Their mums and dads, brothers and sisters, daughters and sons, cousins, nephews, nieces, aunts, friends, work colleagues and teammates have all supported the campaigns for marriage equality."

 

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Greens move for Marriage Equality in WA

Submitted by Lynn MacLaren on Thu, 13/09/2012 - 13:05

The Greens today advised the WA Parliament they will introduce a Marriage Equality Bill 2012.

The Bill will enable same-sex couples to marry in Western Australia. Like other Greens State Bills in Australia, it will authorise celebrants, establish a system of registration and provide for dissolution and annulment of same sex marriages.

“All eyes are on Canberra now, but our Bill stands ready in the wings so that Western Australians can enjoy marriage equality alongside residents in Tasmania and the other states who have already signalled their support for gay marriage,” Ms MacLaren said. Read more »

Living Proud Community Picnic

Sep 9 2012 12:30
Sep 9 2012 15:30

Victoria Gardens
(off Royal Street, East Perth)

A family-friendly event - everyone is welcome.

Bring your picnic and come along for a fun afternoon of games and activities!
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Living Proud Gender Diversity Forum

Aug 20 2012 18:30
Aug 20 2012 20:30

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Don’t miss chance to tell Parliament why marriage equality matters

Submitted by Louise Sales on Fri, 30/03/2012 - 09:35

There’s just four days left for Australians to send submissions on the Greens’ marriage equality bill on why same-sex discrimination should be removed from the Marriage Act.

“We’ve seen the Catholic church today come out strongly against marriage equality before the April 2 deadline for submissions,” Greens’ marriage equality spokesperson, Sen. Sarah Hanson-Young, said.

“We urge supporters of human rights and respect to stand up for love and show they are not marriage sceptics, unlike some church leaders who think the institution of marriage is too fragile to handle further changes.

“Marriage has always changed and adapted over time, and for most Australians it’s now a civil, public celebration of the love between two consenting adults. Read more »

Homophobic bullying

As the Greens WA spokesperson on sexuality, Lynn is calling on the Minister for Education to introduce a specific policy against homophobic bullying in schools. She recently moved a motion in the Legislative Council to try to achieve this.

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Greens call for a specific policy against homophobic bullying in schools

Submitted by Louise Sales on Thu, 29/03/2012 - 11:56

Today Hon Lynn MacLaren MLC, the Greens WA spokesperson on sexuality, used non-government time in Parliament to call on the Minister for Education to introduce a specific policy against homophobic bullying in schools.

Ms MacLaren cited recent research which shows that specific policies are working in other states to reduce homophobia in schools.

“Discrimination, violence and bullying on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity is alarmingly common in our schools,” said Ms MacLaren. Read more »

Queensland TV ad should be taken off the air

Submitted by Lynn MacLaren on Tue, 13/03/2012 - 12:06

Lynn MacLaren MLC would like Bob Katter's homophobic ad taken off air.

"Freedom of speech does not extend to hate-mongering. The style of the ad, with the pixelated torsos, implies illegality and wrongdoing."

"I support the Greens candidate for Mt Coot-tha Queensland in his call for Katter’s Australia Party ad to be withdrawn." Read more »