ALP pledges $10 million to ‘strengthen Medicare’ for LGBTQIA+ community
In the first LGBTQIA+-specific commitment this election campaign, the Australian Labor Party today pledged $10 million in funding to “strengthen Medicare” and improve primary care for LGBTQIA+ Australians if re-elected.
Non-binary, disabled candidate trolled after announcing candidacy
Avery Howard, a non-binary and disabled candidate, was trolled with homophobic, transphobic and hateful comments following their announcement that they would be contesting the upcoming federal election.
Labor & Liberals make mental health a key election issue
Regardless of who wins the election, mental health is set to be a big winner, with Labor yesterday pledging to invest $1 billion into mental health services across Australia.
Liberals drop NSW candidate over ‘extreme’ views on trans people & women in defence
A candidate for the Liberals in the upcoming federal election has been dropped over his extreme views that included bizarre comments about the transgender community and women.
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton flags cuts to NDIS
In an interview with Sky New Australia this morning, Opposition Leader Peter Dutton flagged cuts to funding for the NDIS should the Coalition win the election.