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Joint Statement: Call for WA Government to reject the Cass Review

Rainbow Futures WA, TransFolk of WA and 16 other LGBTIQA+ community groups and organisations in Western Australia are calling on the WA health system and Government to reject the Cass Review.

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Launch of WA LGBTIQA+ Priorities Survey

In honour of International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Intersex discrimination and Transphobia, Rainbow Futures WA has released our WA LGBTIQA+ priorities survey.

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LGBTIQA+ advocates welcome end of ‘Gender Reassignment Board’, urge WA Government to go further

WA and national LGBTIQA+ groups have today welcomed the introduction of a Bill abolishing the WA Gender Reassignment Board, but say that the long-awaited gender recognition reforms should go further to recognise all trans and gender diverse people.

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WA Government announces funding, LGBTIQA+ Inclusion Strategy and plan for new peak body

The WA government has just announced $900,000 in funding for the first ever WA LGBTIQA+ Inclusion Strategy.

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Campaign Launch: Prioritise LGBTIQA+ Law Reform Now

Today, Rainbow Futures WA launched the ‘Prioritise LGBTIQA+ Law Reform Now’ campaign.

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Letter calls on WA government to deliver on commitments to the LGBTIQA+ community

Health and women’s groups, a key union and legal body are among 40 organisations to sign a letter calling on the West Australian government to urgently deliver on its commitments to the LGBTIQA+ community.

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Launch of Gender Recognition and Birth Certificate Reform Campaign

At Perth Fairday on Sunday 12 November, Rainbow Futures WA, TransFolk of WA and Equality Australia launched the Gender Recognition Now Campaign.

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LGBTIQA+ groups disappointed as WA government fails on promise to scrap the Gender Reassignment Board

The WA Government has failed to deliver on its promise to scrap the Gender Reassignment Board, leaving lives in limbo and plans on hold, say national and local LGBTIQA+ groups.

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Pride Month Update: Where are we at with LGBTIQA+ legislation in WA?

News has emerged that the government is stalling on some key legislative reforms that affect our communities. Rainbow Futures WA (RFWA) has been working hard to advocate for urgent legislative reform, alongside securing a Rainbow Portfolio from the government to better protect our futures.

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LGBTIQA+ Organisations Meet with WA Premier Roger Cook

National and West Australian LGBTIQA+ groups have held a first-ever meeting with WA Premier Roger Cook, marking the beginning of conversations between the WA Government and community.

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Petition Update: Legislative Council finalises consideration

The Legislative Council finalised its consideration of Petition No. 68 in August 2023, following State Government commitments to addressing five of the six issues raised:

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‘Gender Recognition Reform in WA’ Proposal sent to Attorney General’s Office

Rainbow Futures WA and TransFolk of WA have been working with trans and gender diverse advocates and allies this year to put together a proposal for gender recognition reform in WA.