Sexuality and Gender Identity

As The Greens are founded on social and economic justice, we have always been strong advocates for the fundamental human right of freedom of sexuality and gender identity.

Relationships Register Bill a good step forward — by Lee Rhiannon — last modified May 13, 2010 03:41 PM

Last night the NSW State Parliament passed the Relationships Register Bill 2010, bringing NSW into line with similar legislation in Tasmania, Victoria and the ACT, and catching up with the public’s acceptance that people's love and intimacy can be expressed in a variety of ways.

Australia's 'First Lesbian' blitzes Mardi Gras — by pretaadmin — last modified Sep 23, 2009 04:53 PM

Giz Watson, Australia's first out lesbian politician will lead the Greens largest Mardi Gras contingent tomorrow night. Watson will be joined by Green MPs Kerry Tucker from the ACT, NSW MLCs Lee Rhiannon and Ian Cohen and fifty members from Victoria and NSW.

Same-sex adoption plan under threat from Nile-Rees deal — by pretaadmin — last modified Jun 11, 2009 02:43 PM

Greens MP Lee Rhiannon has called on Premier Nathan Rees to publicly declare that he will honour his government's commitment to legalise same sex adoption following reports that he has done a deal with Rev Fred Nile and plans to break this promise.

How to respond to racial vilification — by pretaadmin — last modified May 18, 2009 11:34 AM

On behalf of the Greens thanks for asking me to speak. The topic you have asked me to talk on - racial vilification - is topical, and that is quite tragic. Racial hatred and the abuse and victimisation that so often go with people's irrational feelings of racism I feel is on the rise. At the same time I also believe there is a great appreciation of different cultures and religions in our society. These statements may appear contradictory but I do believe in our diverse society these two tendencies can occur simultaneously.

First for western NSW council – openly gay Greens candidate elected — by pretaadmin — last modified Apr 15, 2009 12:32 PM

Greens MP Lee Rhiannon said the election of Greens candidate Ray Goodlass to Wagga Wagga City Council was probably the first time an openly gay person had served on a western NSW council.

National Day of Action for Same Sex Marriage – time to act for human rights for all — by pretaadmin — last modified Aug 27, 2009 12:33 PM

Greens MP and gay and lesbian spokesperson Lee Rhiannon has called on Premier Nathan Rees to take his stand with public opinion and speak out in favour of legalising same-sex marriage.

Same-sex adoption - Greens offer Premier quick passage of legislation — by pretaadmin — last modified Jul 28, 2009 03:24 PM

Greens MP Lee Rhiannon has called on Premier Nathan Rees to endorse the recommendations of the Upper House parliamentary report on same-sex adoption, and introduce the required legislation when the NSW parliament resumes in September (p. 2, Sydney Morning Herald today).

Campaign call: end discrimination spin-off against same-sex couples — by pretaadmin — last modified Jul 28, 2009 02:20 PM

On the day of the July 1 start to the federal governments social security reforms, Greens MP Lee Rhiannon has called on the government not to force same-sex couples to expose their relationship after years of community alienation.

Sydney Marriage Equality Rally — by Lee Rhiannon — last modified Apr 22, 2010 03:16 PM

Lee spoke at the Marriage Equality Rally in Sydney on March 20. Other speakers included Geoff Field from 2DayFM, Norrie mAy-welby, and Gina Wilson from Oll Australia.

Relationships Register Bill 2010 — by Lee Rhiannon — last modified May 13, 2010 03:18 PM

Last night the NSW State Parliament passed the Relationships Register Bill 2010, bringing NSW into line with similar legislation in Tasmania, Victoria and the ACT, and catching up with the public’s acceptance that people's love and intimacy can be expressed in a variety of ways. Following is the transcript of Lee's speech to the Bill in parliament.