Our Rights, Our Future, Our Fight
I’m standing up for my commitment to equality, and my unwavering belief in LGBTQIA+ rights—for myself, for my community, and for those who come after us.
I will not support leaders who threatens the safety of myself or other LGBTQIAPN+ people, who undermine the rights of our trans community, aboriginal people, or who refuse to protect our families under the law.
I refuse to let our future be dictated by those who would strip away healthcare, deny human rights, or put corporate greed above people’s lives.
I do not want my Medicare under attack. Medicare is not just a policy—it is a lifeline. For me. For so many of us. Access to healthcare should never be a privilege—it is a right.
Ask yourself:
Who will fight for you?
Who will fight for your LGBTQIAPN+ child? Your sibling? Your niece or nephew? Your parents? Your future?
This isn’t just about today—it’s about the future we are shaping. For our children. For our families. For our community.
Your vote can still count even if your top pick doesn’t win:
Preferential voting is a system used in Australia to ensure that the candidate with the most overall support wins, even if they don’t get the majority of votes at first.
Here’s a simple breakdown:
Rank Your Choices: Instead of picking just one candidate, you rank all the candidates in order of preference (1, 2, 3, and so on).
Vote Counting: When the votes are counted, the candidate with the fewest votes is eliminated first. If your top candidate is eliminated, your vote doesn’t go to waste—it’s transferred to your next preferred candidate.
Redistribution: This continues until one candidate has more than 50% of the votes and wins the election
LGBTQIAPN+ voters, it’s important to rank candidates based on who supports your rights, your families rights, healthcare, and other important issues.
How to Find Out Who Supports LGBTQIAPN+ Rights This Election
Look at voting records – Check how politicians have voted on LGBTQIA+ issues and social policies.
Websites like They Vote For You (theyvoteforyou.org.au) can help.
Read party platforms – Most major parties publish their policy positions. Seek out specific commitments to LGBTQIA+ rights, healthcare, and social justice.
Follow advocacy groups – Organisations like Equality Australia, Just.Equal, and the Australian GLBTIQ Multicultural Council track policies affecting LGBTQIA+ people.
Ask your candidates – Send an email, attend a town hall, or ask them directly: Do you support LGBTQIA+ rights? Do you support Medicare? Where do you stand on nuclear power? Their answers (or silence) will tell you everything.
Fact-check promises – Some politicians say the right things but do the wrong ones. Research whether they’ve actually acted on their promises.
In Australia, there are a few political parties that have been pretty solid when it comes to supporting LGBTQIA+ rights, even if some individual politicians can be a bit hit or miss.
The Greens: They’ve been the most consistent when it comes to backing LGBTQIA+ rights. The Greens have been all about marriage equality, anti-discrimination protections, and supporting gender-affirming healthcare.
Australian Labor Party (ALP): The ALP has definitely made strides in recent years. While they weren’t always perfect, they were big supporters of marriage equality, and they’re working on better protections for LGBTQIA+ folks.
Independents: Some independent MPs have been really vocal in supporting LGBTQIA+ rights, especially those who focus on social justice.
While these parties generally support us, it’s always worth checking how specific candidates vote on LGBTQIA+ issues. Keep an eye on how parties and politicians are doing right now when it comes to fighting for LGBTQIA+ rights.
The Crossbench
The crossbench refers to independent MPs and smaller party members in parliament who aren’t part of the big two parties (Labor or Liberal/National). These crossbenchers can have a lot of power because the major party in charge often needs their support to pass laws. The more diverse the crossbench, the more negotiation happens, making sure different voices are heard in decision-making.
So, voting for smaller parties or independents isn’t wasted—it can help shape the laws and policies that affect us all!
Disclaimer: The views shared here are focused on advocating for equality, inclusivity, and the rights of LGBTQIAPN+ individuals, not on political party affiliation. Our goal is to promote social justice and equal treatment for all, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression. We remain committed to supporting a more inclusive society, without engaging in partisan politics.