Same-sex Survey

The Australian Govt is funding the 3rd Australian survey of homosexuals aged between 14-21. The survey, carried out by La Trobe University will be used to “make Australia a more inclusive place regarding sexual diversity”. Any questions regarding this project may be directed to Dr Lynne Hillier at the Australian Research Centre in Sex, Health & Society at La Trobe University, ph: (03) 9285 5360 or email: l.hillier@latrobe.edu.au

If you have any complaints or queries that the researcher has not been able to answer to your satisfaction, you may contact the Ethics Liason Officer, Human Ethics Committee, La Trobe University, Victoria, 3086, ph: (03) 9479 1443 or email humanethics@latrobe.edu.au.

For more and survey: http://wti3.org.au/

Pride WA

The organisers of the annual homosexual annual march in Northbridge is seeking public input into the future of the Parade because of views among homosexuals that it is no longer relevant. “Pride is holding a variety of community forums to address the issues raised. We are collecting feedback from a large variety of people, that means you. Please take a few moments to let us know whether you agree or disagree with the below statements,” Pride WA says on its website.

To provide feedback on at least some of the feedback questions: http://www.pridewa.asn.au/pride/

Homosexual Propaganda

The fight over homosexual propaganda in schools taking place between the Lithuanian and European Parliaments escalated this week with the Lithuanian Parliament (Siemas) calling on its government to file suit against the Europeans in the Court of Justice of the European Union (EU). More: http://www.c-fam.org/publications/id.1506/pub_detail.asp

Regional Parade

A discussion paper into the future of the Pride Parade has been released 16 Nov by Gay in WA. It gives an indication of why there has been a push to bring the Parade to regional areas. The paper says that because of the success of the gay community into changing WA laws the future of the Parade has often been debated. Only half of those who responded to the survey said the Parade should continue.

To view the discussion paper and survey results: http://www.gayinwa.com.au/index.php?option=com_docman&task=cat_view&gid=6&Itemid=11

In Bunbury Councillor Wayne Major tried to propose a motion to bring the parade to Bunbury but did not get a seconder. The campaign has also been activated in Albany. Pride in WA has organised a community forum to discuss the future of the parade to be held Dec 7 at the Loton Park Tennis Club.

For Albany story: http://greatsouthern.thewest.com.au/regionals.aspx?MenuID=257&ContentID=163514

Bunbury: http://www.bunburymail.com.au/news/local/news/general/council-says-no-to-parade/1681381.aspx

http://www.bunburymail.com.au/news/local/news/general/pride-slammed/1687555.aspx

Action: Saltshakers is asking people to answer a Bunbury Mail poll question: Do you support Bunbury holding the next gay and lesbian Pride Parade?

To vote: http://www.bunburymail.com.au/polls/

Currently of 149 votes, 77% say they do not favour the parade being held in Bunbury.

Same-sex Marriages

Christian groups are calling the Federal Govt to overturn new laws introduced by the ACT that allow for marriage-like civil partnerships for homosexuals.

Action: The ACL asks people to email Federal Attorney-General Robert McClelland on this issue, please email him straight away atR.McClelland.MP@aph.gov.au and urge him to take action to disallow the ACT legislation.mv

Same-sex Parade

Saturday Nov 28 Homosexual groups are launching a national year of action. The launch coincides with the expected release of the Parliamentary report into the proposed marriage equity bill put forward by the Greens.

Action: Saltshakers says that these groups have been shown to overestimate their numbers of supporters so they want people to attend these rally to take wide angle photos to show that their figures are an exaggeration. To get involved and for more info on how to do it contact Saltshakers on 03 9800 2855. In Perth it will be held Saturday at 2pm outside London Court.

Civil Unions

ACT Govt this week has passed laws which allow legally binding civil partnerships between same-sex couples. The ACT govt has previously tried to introduce these laws, but the laws were over turned by the Howard Govt.

The Australian Christian Lobby says it expects the Federal Govt to veto the new laws ans says it would like to see the ACT Govt stop with its social engineering agenda.

Action: The Australian Christian Lobby is calling on people to email Federal Attorney-General Robert McClelland atR.McClelland.MP@aph.gov.au and urge him to take action to disallow the ACT legislation in keeping with the Rudd Government’s election commitment to uphold marriage between a man and a woman, and not to allow schemes which mimic or undermine marriage.

Action: ACL asks people to vote YES on an online poll run by Canberra radio station 2CC which asks the question: Should the Federal Government over turn the ACT’s Same Sex Partnership Laws Again?

As of this morning of the 287 people who had voted, 94% voted YES to the question, indicating a strong backlash against the new ACT laws.

For poll: http://www.radio2cc.com/

Death Throes?

A homosexual group has urged homosexuals to respond against a letter in the South Western Times (Nov 12) written by Rev Dick Scallen from the Catholic Community of Bunbury. In it Rev Scallen said that a homosexual parade should not be held in Bunbury.

The organisers of the homosexual Pride parade in Northbridge want to shift the parade to regional centres starting with Bunbury, followed by Albany, Geraldton and Kalgoorlie. In 2003 the organisers also said they wanted to hold it in Bunbury. This time the organisers say that now is the time to do it while the parade still has some reputation and profile as they don’t believe the parade will be around still in another 20 yrs.

For story: http://www.bunburymail.com.au/news/local/news/general/pride-in-the-city/1667953.aspx

For Gay in WA views: http://www.gayinwa.com.au/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=30:stage-next-years-pride-parade-in-bunbury&catid=3:daniel-smith&Itemid=1

Action: To counter the homosexual viewpoint and provide a Christian viewpoint send a letter to the Editor of the South Western Times. Emails to letters@swtimes.com.au, or via fax to 08 9780 0871 or by mail to PO Box 5001, Bunbury WA 6230.

Bunbury Mail: http://www.bunburymail.com.au/content/writetous/

Homosexual Push

Homosexual groups are ramping up their cause in 2010 which they are calling the “Year of Action for Same Sex Marriage”. The campaign will be launched on Nov 28 in Perth, Brisbane, Canberra, Lismore, Melbourne, Adelaide and Sydney. The launch will be two days after a senate inquiry into the Marriage Equality Amendment Bill is due to be tabled.

For more: http://www.cathnews.com/article.aspx?aeid=16744

White House turns

The White House hosted its first gay pride celebration June 29. More than 200 Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender activists attended a party in the east room of the white house to mark Gay Pride Month in the USA. For more: http://www.whitehouse.gov/issues/CIVIL_RIGHTS/

http://www.whitehouse.gov/blog/Celebrating-LGBT-Pride-Month/