Simon Margan

Lawyer and LGBTI Rights Advocate

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DAVID MASSA - NOT GUILTY
The verdict has just come in now! My long-time friend David Charles Massa has been found NOT guilty of all four charges, two counts of sexual intercourse without consent, and two counts of sexual touching without consent. [https://t.co/6UCtQ8DgQ8]

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MARGAN v MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY
As a Master of Teaching student, I was assigned a religious school practicum placement and was excluded. My ADB complaint was rejected & NCAT refused an appeal leave, a decision which will be appealed.#ADB #gay #StudentRights
https://t.co/9kug6pqIqx

[We don't deserve cats 😺 @catsareblessing]

Michi Olimpiadas🐈🐈‍⬛

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UNIVERSAL HOTEL - BANANA BAR
Friends of mine in the new edition to the Universal Hotel that started up a month or so ago. Architecturally speaking, it is a big improvement from Universal's prior use of the negative space as a pokies lounge.
#universalhotel #oxfordstreet

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BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS
Out on Oxford Street celebrating two of my friends birthdays, Trent and Nick. We just went to a Vietnamese place for dinner, and now we out and about at the Universal Hotel.
#universalhotel #OxfordStreet

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MOTHER'S (My Sister) BIRTHDAY
Celebrating my sister's birthday with my family. The tradition is that we always celebrate family milstones with a Yum Cha lunch. #thepandayumcha

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POKER - FIRST WIN OF THE YEAR
Great poker was played at Molly Malones. The top three players split. I am classing this as my first poker win of the year. This comes after a number of years not playing. It was a struggle for me from beginning to end. #mollymalones #texasholdem

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BBQ BBQ BBQ Kg
The moto for tonight's dinner and drinks at Palms.
#PalmsNightClub

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MARDI GRAS - COMMUTE
I am on my way into the city for the 2025 Mardi Gras festivities by Metro. I will not be marching this year, but I will still be enjoying what the night has to offer.
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#mardigras2025 #HappyMardiGras

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GYM PREP
I left my body to the last minute as usual. Now, I am just trying to dig upwards in an attempt not to embarrass myself too much when I end up shirtless at Mardi Gras.
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#mardigras2025 #darlinghurstfitnessfirst

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ANNUAL HAIRCUT
A new hair cut for a new year! I always get a haircut around Mardi Gras. This time, I have decided to pre-empt things. The question is, "Is it an improvement?" #oldbarbershop

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MORNING TEA
I am having tea and scones in the Rocks, while we plan our secret Japanese project. #TheTeaCosy

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MOVIE: DESPICABLE ME 4
The the 2nd family movie trip with the kids, & the 1st for them at the 'Original' cinemas, as aposed to 'Event Junior'. Noah, my littlest, gave the movie a 9.5/10 [places: 1st DMe4 (9.5/10); 2nd DMe2; 3rd DMe3; and 4th DMe1 (7.3/10)]
#DespicableMe4 #DMe4

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UK GREENS - GREENS WIN 4 COMMONS SEATS
The Greens have won a record 4 commons seats in the United Kingdom's elections, including Bristol Central, North Hedfordshire, Waverley Valley, Brighton Pavilion. Taking 1 seat from Labor and 2 from the conservatives.
https://t.co/8WKFTkfmXO

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THIALAND - SAME-SEX MARRIAGE LEGALISED
Thailand parliament (18 June 2024) has just become the first south-east Asian country to legalise same-sex marriage (For: 130; Against: 4; Abstentions: 18). Effective when ratified within 120 days.
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https://t.co/AFi4yyhNtk
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JAPANESE DINNER
Tonight, I am out to dinner again, at a great little Japanese restaurant off Oxford St (Zushi). Two photos of the same dinner, one with my camera & the other with someone else's. My phone is now the oldest I have had, & I need a new one & a better camera. #Zushi

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GUESSING COMPETITION
In the NSW ABC News Easter show coverage (24 March 2024), my extended family & I were over-represented in the main story intro. Put your guess as to how many of us appeared in the comments section. Answers soon!
#royaleastershow2024 #abcnews #easter2024

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MOVIE REVIEW: AQUAMAN & THE LOST KINGDOM
I just saw the new Aquaman movie. I thought it was reasonable, compared to other superhero movies. My friends' bad reviews were probably due to Amber Heard "me too"ing Johnny Depp one too many times.
#AquamanAndTheLostKingdom #EventCinemas

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@news_australian Not really! The result will come out the same, unless you change the inherent problems with the "Yes" campaign, and people's mind-sets in the country areas of Australia.

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SYDNEY, SYDNEY, SYDNEY!
This is why I have felt so terrible! I have managed to catch Covid-19 again, either at Christmas or New Year's Eve celebrations I think. Everytime I come the Sydney, it is the same old story. #Covid