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1989. Politics: Western Australia’s own Clause 28

Gay in the 80s Posted on August 18, 2014 by Colin ClewsAugust 15, 2014

Most of us are familiar with Britain’s notorious Clause 28 (of the 1988 Local Government Act), which prevented local authorities from funding anything that might be viewed as ‘promoting’ homosexuality. Created by Conservative MPs, supported by Conservative MPs (albeit with … Continue reading →

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