LGBTIQA+ voices from across WA have delivered a clear message to government: inclusion must be more than symbolic.
A new report from Rainbow Futures WA calls for structural, systemic reform to make WA safer and fairer for everyone.
The WA LGBTIQA+ Inclusion Strategy Consultation Report presents five urgent priorities identified through statewide consultations: Inclusive Practices, Knowledge, Representation, Infrastructure, and Accountability.
“This report is more than a summary – it’s a roadmap for change,” said Dr Misty Farquhar OAM, CEO of Rainbow Futures WA. “Our communities have done their part. Now it’s time for government to act.”
Key recommendations include
- Urgent legislative reform including banning conversion practices and closing discrimination loopholes.
- Safe, inclusive services across health, education, housing, and justice.
- Sustainable investment in community-led organisations and regional inclusion.
- Real accountability, with transparent progress reporting and long-term commitment.
The report follows consultations held across metropolitan, regional, and online settings between February and June 2025, engaging over 650 participants.
“This is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to reset the relationship between government and LGBTIQA+ communities,” said Dr Farquhar. “Symbolism is not enough. Inclusion must be structural, intersectional, and sustained.”
