Anna Brown OAM

CEO of @EqualityAu, formerly of @rightsagenda & Co-Chair YES campaign with @AMEquality. I’m not active on X now so please contact me another way.

[10 News Sydney @10NewsSyd]

"We are here, we are queer, and it is time to change the law"

Independent MP Alex Greenwich has introduced his LGBTQIA+ Equality Bill into NSW Parliament this morning, which he claims will be the state's most comprehensive reform of its kind in history | #nswpol @AlexGreenwich

The Bill would make gay conversion practices illegal in NSW and ban discrimination practices against LGBTQIA+ teachers and students at private schools.

"At the heart of the Equality Legislation Amendment: LGBTQIA+ Bill and the Conversion Practices Prohibition Bill is the truth that LGBTQIA+ people exist, are struggling, should be recognised and protected by law and allowed to thrive," Greenwich said.

"It is emotionally destructive to be told that you are bad, sinful, to blame for who you are and that you need to change something intrinsic about yourself."

[Equality Australia 🌈 @EqualityAu]

Today is a historic moment for our community with @AlexGreenwich introducing the life-changing LGBTIQA+ Equality Bills, known as the Equality Bill!

[Lachlan Kennedy @lachlan_kennedy]

Independent MP Alex Greenwich will today introduce his LGBTQIA+ Equality Bill into NSW Parliament

Calls it “most comprehensive LGBTIQA+ reform in the state’s history”

Also bans conversion practices

Equality Australia says it’s “once in a generation”
#nswpol @10NewsFirstSyd

[Anna Brown OAM @AnnaEquality]

The Premier’s strong commitment to ending LGBTQ+ conversion practices is very welcome. Any legislative ban must extend to religious settings and be matched with resources for education, training and redress & support for survivors #nswpol

[Chris Minns @ChrisMinnsMP]

NSW is one of the last states that still allows LGBTQ+ conversion practices - so we're ending it for good.

[Anna Brown OAM @AnnaEquality]

So delighted to get this out into the world today!

Building on the incredible work of @JackieMaeTurner, and now led by the wonderful Max Pick, with @ymania, this campaign is about building the movement for TransEquality. Make sure you are part of it! 🏳️‍⚧️

[Equality Australia 🌈 @EqualityAu]

It’s official! Today we are launching the #TransEquality campaign, a first-of-its-kind trans-led movement to push forward legal and social equality.

#TransEquality is a national campaign advocating for trans and gender diverse people.

https://t.co/SUecvv4BH3

[Kimahli Powell @KimahliPowell]

Tomorrow marks two months since President Museveni signed the Anti-Homosexuality Act into law. I’m currently in Uganda, at the request of our partners, to learn more about how the situation is unfolding and what the international community can do to support. A #thread.

[The National Gathering @yes23au]

This week, 22 LGBTIQ+ groups across Australia joined together to announce their support for the Voice to Parliament!

New research from Equality Australia has found that 9/10 LGBTIQ+ people plan on voting Yes in the referendum.

https://t.co/RlrnoVRxkR

[Julianne Cowley @AusAmbItaly]

🙏to @KateWickett & @AnnaEquality for taking time out of holidays on a hot Roman evening to share experiences with 🇮🇹 counterparts on leading Sydney WorldPride & its Human Rights Conference. Gay rights are human rights 🏳️‍🌈. @EqualityAu @Sydneymardigras @m_colamarino @Petri_Fab

[Transcend Australia @transcend_aust]

🏳️‍⚧️We won! Queensland has joined Victoria, Tasmania, Northern Territory, South Australia and the ACT in passing legislation to remove the requirement for transgender people to undergo surgery before updating their gender identity on birth certificates.🏳️‍⚧️

[Lee Carnie @LeeJCarnie]

So thrilled to see trans and gender diverse Queenslanders finally get this massive win for self-determination, justice & respect after so many years of campaigning!!! 🏳️‍⚧️ 💕 ⭐️

[Anna Brown OAM @AnnaEquality]

Now trans and gender diverse people in Queensland will have the dignity of recognition as who they are. It’s a good day! 🏳️‍⚧️

[Equality Australia 🌈 @EqualityAu]

BREAKING: The Queensland parliament has just passed new laws that remove cruel barriers to updating birth certificates! This a momentous day for trans and gender diverse people in the Sunshine State and follows many years of advocacy. We share your joy and celebrate your win 🏳️‍⚧️

[Anna Brown OAM @AnnaEquality]

So happy for @JackieMaeTurner @Joe_c_Ball and all the incredible trans advocates who benefit from this life changing (incredibly overdue!) reform 🏳️‍⚧️

[Jackie Turner 🏳️‍⚧️ @JackieMaeTurner]

🏳️‍⚧️Huge win for trans rights🏳️‍⚧️ QLD Parliament has just passed a law to make it easier for trans people to amend the gender on their birth certificates! Congrats to all trans QLDers tonight 🎉🎉🎉

[Equality Australia 🌈 @EqualityAu]

Last week the ACT govt. passed Australia’s first protections against unnecessary medical interventions on intersex people, without their consent.

We were on the ground to see the reactions from Intersex advocates, who have spent years campaigning for this across Aus.

[Anna Brown OAM @AnnaEquality]

Thank you for your leadership and commitment to protecting intersex people @ABarrMLA 💜💛

[Anna Brown OAM @AnnaEquality]

Every intersex person should be able to decide for themselves what happens to their body. Such wonderful news in the ACT today! 💜💛

[Equality Australia 🌈 @EqualityAu]

Congratulations to the ACT Government passing Australia's first laws to protect intersex people from unnecessary medical treatment without their consent. The news laws were passed unopposed by the ACT Parliament this morning.

[Anna Brown OAM @AnnaEquality]

Our thoughts are with the LGBT community in Uganda

[Equality Australia 🌈 @EqualityAu]

Overnight the government of Uganda passed the Anti Homosexuality Act 2023, the harshest anti-LGBT+ laws in the world. Our thoughts, our solidarity and our determination to fight all forms of homophobia are with the LGBT+ community in Uganda today and every day.

[Anna Brown OAM @AnnaEquality]

The laws in Uganda are shocking and an unjust attack by a powerful government on a small community. These laws put members of our community at immediate risk. Please donate to stand in solidarity with LGBT+ Ugandans

[All Out @AllOut]

🚨Uganda Anti-LGBT+ Bill signed by the President.

The new law criminalizes any LGBT+ activism and introduces the death penalty for “aggravated homosexuality”.

Donate to stand in solidarity with LGBT+ Ugandans and provide the safety they urgently require https://t.co/ylxC5QZxWA

[Anna Brown OAM @AnnaEquality]

It’s time to end medically unnecessary surgeries and medical interventions performed on intersex people without their consent.

Thank you to Mimi and @tonybriffa for speaking out and sharing their stories 💜 💛

[abc730 @abc730]

The ACT is set to introduce tough new laws that will restrict medical procedures on intersex children. #abc730 #auspol @jason_om

[Equality Australia 🌈 @EqualityAu]

LGBTIQ+ people who are young, trans and/or experiencing family violence are among those most at risk of unemployment or homelessness. That's why we're joining the call to #RaiseTheRate on Jobseeker and other income support. #auspol #LGBTIQ