International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia

The majority voted against a motion introduced by SA Senator Sarah Hanson-Young (Greens), which means it failed.

Motion text

That the Senate—

(a) notes:

(i) that 17 May is International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia on which individuals and organisations are encouraged to take a stand against sex and gender based prejudice in the community, and

(ii) the physical and psychological harm caused by harassment and discrimination, including much higher rates of anxiety, depression, self harm and suicide in the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex community compared with the general population; and

(b) calls on senators and other members of Parliament individually to commit to the 'No to Homophobia' campaign pledge to always stand up against homophobia, biphobia and transphobia and to promote this campaign within the Australian community.