LGBTIQ+

That this House:

1. Notes the Commonwealth Government has committed to a national postal survey on marriage equality, risking the well-being of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Intersex, and Questioning (LGBTIQ) communities across Australia.

Given the events of this week, this matter of public importance raised by the member for Sydney is particularly timely. It is appropriate that this House again put on the record its support for marriage equality. 

This year's theme "Love Makes a Family" focuses on the importance of celebrating family diversity. This year's events will also recognise the horrific abuse and murder of gay men in Chechnya.

A young LGBTI person is 14 times more likely to commit suicide. That is the enormity of the problem that faces us.

For 39 years Mardi Gras has been at the heart of the LGBTI and at the forefront of the fight for equality and progressive values in Australia. 

This Mardi Gras, the Member for Summer Hill, Jo Haylen, is working with Rainbow Families NSW to uncover inequality faced by LGBTIQ-parented families. 

Mardi gras has a rich history as a protest organisation, playing a vital role in delivering equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex and questioning [LGBTIQ] people in New South Wales. 

This survey is designed to spark conversation about how we can reform the NSW State Government’s interactions with LGBTIQ+ parented families. The survey is intended for LGBTIQ+ parents or prospective parents living in NSW.

The Safe Schools program is all about stopping bullying and intimidation of LGBTI people.