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The Allan Labor Government is backing Victoria's lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and gender diverse, intersex, queer and asexual (LGBTIQA+) communities

The Allan Labor Government has helped eighteen outstanding members of Victoria's LGBTIQA+ communities through a program designed to make them stronger

The Allan Labor Government is encouraging groups with ideas for regional activities and projects celebrating LGBTIQA+ inclusion to apply to be part of

Expelled Liberal MP Moira Deeming admitted there was a political reason behind her decision to go ahead with the anti-trans motion though she was sure it would be defeated in Victorian Parliament. 

Victoria's Pride unveiled its three-month-long LGBTQI festival, with Pride events across the state, culminating in a one-day free arts and cultural street party in North Melbourne in February 2024. 

Jesse Pohlner, 38, was four months pregnant when he underwent a full hysterectomy at Royal Womens Hospital in Melbourne during lockdown in 2021.

Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews dropped in to attend the drag storytime event held at the Federation Room at Parliament House.

The Andrews government said they held the event in defiance of a “small hateful minority” that had recently targeted drag events at local councils.

The Victorian government has hosted a drag story time at state parliament to mark the International Day against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia amid the cancellation of several events at local libraries due to threats from protesters.

Advocates say cancellations may embolden anti-LGBTQ+ groups to target other events and state needs stronger anti-vilification laws