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With very little public debate or consultation, Victoria has repealed almost all laws relating to prostitution. Alone among all recreational activities, sex for payment is now unrestricted, even regarding health and safety. If we really care what happens to people, what place does sex work have in our society? By Juliette Hughes

Victoria will strengthen its push for equality, with the release of a landmark 10-year plan to drive inclusion for lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and

Melbourne’s iconic Gertrude and Smith Streets will be transformed into a huge street party – with two live music stages and performances from

The Andrews Labor Government is continuing to protect LGBTIQ+ Victorians against discrimination, with landmark reforms now in effect and further new

LGBTIQ+ Victorians will have better access to free mental health support through a dedicated peer-led helpline service, thanks to a funding boost from...

The creation of a new organisation for LGBTIQ+ Victorians with disability is one of a dozen projects being funded by the Victorian Government's to...

VIC Premier The Andrews Labor Government will deliver specialised services for Victorians in the lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and gender diverse, intersex and queer (LGBTIQ+) community, so those experiencing or at risk of homelessness have the support they need. Minister for Housing Richard Wynne today announced that tenders are open for LGBTIQ+ organisations and specialist homelessness services to jointly run a new LGBTIQ+ Homelessness Support Service. LGBTIQ+ Victorians are at least twice as...

VIC Premier Victorians are being encouraged to back and celebrate their LGBTIQ+ family members and call out harmful stereotypes and discrimination – in a powerful new awareness campaign backed by the Andrews Labor Government. The Respect Victoria ‘ Pride, Respect, Equality’ campaign launches today to highlight the importance of family support in preventing all forms of family violence and abuse against LGBTIQ+ Victorians. The campaign includes the real-life stories of Victorian families w...

VIC Premier Funding is now available for organisations and groups who serve Victoria’s lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and gender diverse, intersex and queer (LGBTIQ+) communities to help them develop and plan for the future. Minister for Equality Martin Foley today announced that the $500,000 2021 LGBTIQ+ Organisational Development Grants are now open to help improve the services available to LGBTIQ communities. LGBTIQ+ organisations and groups are able to apply for grants of up to $50,000 to...

VIC Premier A virtual ball and workshops for people with disability are among dozens of activities being funded by the Andrews Labor Government to help lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and gender diverse, intersex and queer (LGBTIQ+) communities stay connected. Minister for Equality Martin Foley today announced that 26 projects will be funded through the third annual Pride Events and Festivals Fund, with rural and regional organisations receiving more than half of the $200,000 available. The proje...