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InterFirm Vivid

Staff — Wed, 29 May 2019 19:19:22 +0000

The EY Centre Wednesday May 29, 2019 Photographer: Sebastian Rice

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Australian LGBTI Inclusion Awards 2019

Staff — Sun, 26 May 2019 19:14:08 +0000

The Hyatt Regency Friday May 24, 2019 Photographer: Sebastian Rice

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RMIT named ‘Employer of the Year’ for LGBTI inclusion

Staff Writers — Fri, 24 May 2019 05:32:14 +0000

This year marked the first time that a non-private commercial organisation was awarded Employer of the Year status.

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LGBTI officers subject to homophobia by senior Victorian police, report finds

Staff Writers — Mon, 20 May 2019 00:23:23 +0000

One employee was reportedly called in and told that the roster was being re-arranged because the senior officer "needed a 'real man' on that shift".

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‘Focus on being true to yourself’: Australian executives on workplace diversity

Staff Writers — Thu, 16 May 2019 00:25:42 +0000

"My life was transformed when I felt comfortable to be open with colleagues."

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‘Fixing the system’: hiring bias and employment barriers for trans and gender diverse people

Kimberly Olsen — Mon, 13 May 2019 06:52:26 +0000

"It is key that hiring managers and recruiting teams understand the trans experience."

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Index continues to set benchmark for LGBTI inclusion in Australian workplaces

Matthew Wade — Mon, 13 May 2019 06:45:22 +0000

"Five or six years ago questions around trans and intersex inclusion weren't considered by organisations and weren’t part of our benchmark, but now they are."

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NAB extends Pride Cup Australia partnership through to 2021

Laurence Barber — Mon, 06 May 2019 07:20:14 +0000

The partnership will allow Pride Cup Australia to support events in over 120 communities around Australia promoting LGBTI inclusion in sport.

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Meet the Candidates – Federal Election 2019

Ann-Marie Calilhanna — Sun, 14 Apr 2019 16:41:44 +0000

Eternity Playhouse Thursday April 11, 2019 Photographer: Ann-Marie Calilhanna

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‘Trans people will forever change and grow and that’s a beautiful thing’: Rebeckah Loveday

Katherine Wolfgramme — Fri, 12 Apr 2019 06:32:05 +0000

"Love yourself and know that you are worthy of love."

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Demolition of Monroe’s to make way for Victorian Pride Centre construction

Laurence Barber — Tue, 09 Apr 2019 07:59:13 +0000

"Trans and gender diverse people have a long connection to this location as various TGD groups would hold formal committee meetings and casual gatherings at Monroe’s"

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InterFirm Drinks @ QBE

Staff — Mon, 08 Apr 2019 23:11:55 +0000

QBE Tuesday March 26, 2019 Photographer: Sebastian Rice

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Queensland government scraps plans for Royal Brunei Airlines deal over anti-LGBTI laws

Laurence Barber — Mon, 08 Apr 2019 07:24:49 +0000

"We will not provide any taxpayers’ dollars to Royal Brunei Airlines."

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Australian Pride in Sport Awards to return to Melbourne in June

Laurence Barber — Mon, 08 Apr 2019 07:19:08 +0000

"The Pride in Sport Awards allows us to celebrate the outstanding achievements of clubs and individuals in improving and promoting LGBTQ inclusion within Australian sport."

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Out for Australia – Trans Day of Visibility Panel

Ann-Marie Calilhanna — Sun, 07 Apr 2019 18:37:38 +0000

201 Sussex Street Monday April 1, 2019 Photographer: Ann-Marie Calilhanna

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Trans Day of Visibility 2019 Rally

Ann-Marie Calilhanna — Wed, 03 Apr 2019 07:59:37 +0000

The Hub, Newtown Sunday March 31, 2019 Photographer: Ann-Marie Calilhanna

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Trans and Gender Diverse Legal Service to officially launch after pilot program success

Laurence Barber — Tue, 02 Apr 2019 04:48:40 +0000

The Australian-first service will be continued following a successful six-month pilot program which provided almost 30 trans and gender diverse people will pro bono legal advice.

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Mardi Gras Awards 2019 pt 2

Ann-Marie Calilhanna — Mon, 01 Apr 2019 07:23:55 +0000

Universal Thursday March 28, 2019 Photographer: Ann-Marie Calilhanna

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Mardi Gras Awards 2019 pt 1

Ann-Marie Calilhanna — Mon, 01 Apr 2019 07:22:54 +0000

Universal Thursday March 28, 2019 Photographer: Ann-Marie Calilhanna

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GLOBE announces $33,000 in grants for Victorian LGBTI businesses

Laurence Barber — Mon, 01 Apr 2019 05:37:44 +0000

"This is the largest pool of funds GLOBE has been able to reinvest back into our vibrant and diverse community."

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