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Why we need more queer art, not less

Dead Boy Detectives is the latest in a long line of queer shows on streaming platforms to be cancelled. Now, queer fans online are fighting back.

Politics and society

Why are religious discrimination laws back in the news?

Religious discrimination laws have been highly controversial in Australia in recent years. Here’s where they started, and where we are now.

Politics and society

It’s hard to find a surrogate in Australia, but heading overseas comes with risks

Children born through international surrogacy aren’t protected by Australian laws, because they’re born overseas. New research shows this can increase the physical and psychological risks to the child.

Medicine and health

A tale of two Barrys: Barry Humphries and the Barry McKenzie movies

It was the comic strip and movies that unleashed the legendary Australian comedian, and many of his characters, on the world.

Politics and society

It’s a date: Now the referendum’s set, we need to focus on the facts

On 14 October, it’s our civic responsibility to make an informed decision about the referendum question regarding the Voice to Parliament.

Politics and society

LGBTQ+ people are persecuted globally, but refugee status is still elusive

Gay and gender-diverse people have historically faced enormous obstacles finding refuge abroad.

Politics and society

‘The Love of My Life’: The extraordinary story of an ordinary couple

A short Australian documentary is a refreshing celebration of “the ordinary” in the prevailing media narrative regarding transgender individuals in our society.

Politics and society

The stigma of being queer in Southeast Asia

Sexual and gender-minority people in Asia experience unique cultural stressors, and high levels of depression, but one type of therapy is holding promise.

Medicine and health

Why the LGBTIQA+ community should support the Voice to Parliament

A response of bigotry or hatred is common for people identifying as an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person, just as it is for people coming out as gay, bi, trans or queer.

Politics and society

Why queer visibility in STEM matters

Acknowledgement of being a queer-friendly workplace, and supporting opportunities for allies to learn, are integral to ensuring that LGBTQIA+ people feel safe and welcomed.

Medicine and health

Digging deep on Aussie nongs and drongos

Drongos, dickheads and ning-nongs: Why Australia is a nation of nongs, but mightn’t be for long.

Politics and society

Thirsty cities: Creating a water-resilient future

Tapping into First Nations peoples’ deep understanding of, and connection to, water is vital to build more water-sensitive cities.

Politics and society

Now that Roe v Wade has been overturned, what are the consequences?

This US Supreme Court’s decision represents an astonishing step backwards for the protection of fundamental human rights, and sets a dangerous precedent for the potential overturning of other rights.

Politics and society

Applied behaviour analysis, autism, and a response to recent controversies

Suggesting applied behaviour analysis is gay conversion therapy for autistic people is harmful and degrading to the many who have benefited from ABA-based therapy programs.

Education

Will things be better for LGBTIQ+ people under Labor?

Judging by what the new federal government has promised, the answer appears to be a resounding “Yes”.

Politics and society

Human rights and election campaigns: Never the twain shall meet?

It’s time to ask our politicians the hard questions about what they intend to do to strengthen human rights protections if elected to government.

Politics and society

Episode 58: Does Digital Vigilantism Work?

When internet users take justice into their own hands, problems arise. On a new episode of Monash University's 'What Happens Next?' podcast, Dr Susan Carland and experts guests discuss the dark side of digital vigilantism, and answer the question: Does it really work?

Podcast: What Happens Next?

When it comes to box-office business, the Oscar goes to … inclusion

As Hollywood rolls out the red carpet for the Academy Awards, new research has revealed that movies with LGBT-inclusive representation are a ticket to box-office success.

Business

Religious Discrimination Bill: A recipe for division

The bill exposes the culture war within Australia’s biggest religious groups, and runs into constitutional problems.

Politics and society

Religious discrimination bill: What’s changed in the latest draft, and what hasn’t?

The current draft still includes a range of provisions overriding federal, state and territory laws to allow for discrimination.

Politics and society

Episode 47: Comedy, Cancel Culture, and Crossed Lines

An inclusive, welcoming society makes for better humour. Just ask the comedians on the second episode of ‘What Happens Next?’ podcast's look at the future of comedy.

Podcast: What Happens Next?

How today’s dads differ from their grandfathers

Australian fatherhood remains closely tied to “breadwinning”. History helps us to understand why.

Politics and society

The swinging pendulum of rights protections for LGBTIQ people

We must move towards the universal protection of the right of LGBTIQ people to live their lives in dignity and equality, regardless where they live in the world.

Politics and society

IDAHOBIT: Queer symbolism, and showing your true colours

Symbolism is central to the queer community, providing a way to create social meaning where and when it’s been erased by systems of oppression.

Politics and society

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Why we need more queer art, not less

Why are religious discrimination laws back in the news?

It’s hard to find a surrogate in Australia, but heading overseas comes with risks

A tale of two Barrys: Barry Humphries and the Barry McKenzie movies

It’s a date: Now the referendum’s set, we need to focus on the facts

LGBTQ+ people are persecuted globally, but refugee status is still elusive

‘The Love of My Life’: The extraordinary story of an ordinary couple

The stigma of being queer in Southeast Asia

Why the LGBTIQA+ community should support the Voice to Parliament

Why queer visibility in STEM matters

Digging deep on Aussie nongs and drongos

Thirsty cities: Creating a water-resilient future

Now that Roe v Wade has been overturned, what are the consequences?

Applied behaviour analysis, autism, and a response to recent controversies

Will things be better for LGBTIQ+ people under Labor?

Human rights and election campaigns: Never the twain shall meet?

Episode 58: Does Digital Vigilantism Work?

When it comes to box-office business, the Oscar goes to … inclusion

Religious Discrimination Bill: A recipe for division

Religious discrimination bill: What’s changed in the latest draft, and what hasn’t?

Episode 47: Comedy, Cancel Culture, and Crossed Lines

How today’s dads differ from their grandfathers

The swinging pendulum of rights protections for LGBTIQ people

IDAHOBIT: Queer symbolism, and showing your true colours