The Sydney Gay Rights Embassy was part of a law reform campaign that was given additional impetus following repeated police raids on gay venues during 1983. On 6th September, protestors set up a caravan – replete with various banners – … Continue reading →
The New South Wales Anti-Discrimination Board (ADB) was established in 1977 as one of the provisions of the Anti-Discrimination Act of that year. Under its original terms, the Act outlawed discrimination on the grounds of sex, race or marital status. … Continue reading →
Despite the increasing visibility of lesbians and gay men across Australia from the late 70’s onwards, the law was very slow to catch up. Homosexuality was not decriminalised in most Australian states until the 1980’s, with some holding out until … Continue reading →