‘Vile abuse’: Election takes ugly turn

Equality and the quality of candidates

HOTSPOTThis week, the most vocal supporters of an independent senatorial candidate accused lesbians, gays, bisexuals and transgenders of “being selfish,” and belittled their struggles as “not important,” after a prominent LGBT thought-leader withdrew support over the candidate’s opposition to marriage equality and the anti-discrimination bills.The candidates’ backers even went so far as accusing LGBTs of allegedly preferring corrupt candidates w…

‘Disgraceful’: Dutton condemns homophobic banners targeting Labor MP

Opposition leader Peter Dutton has condemned homophobic banners targeting Labor MP Julian Hill across Melbourne as Victoria Police launch an investigation.

‘Vile abuse’: Election takes ugly turn

Police have removed two offensive and homophobic banners targeting Labor MP Julian Hill from an overpass on a major arterial highway in Melbourne.

Police Take Action Over Homophobic Banners Targeting Gay MP Julian Hill - Star Observer

Police in Melbourne have removed two strange and offensive banners aimed at Labor MP Julian Hill, who is openly gay. The banners, which were displayed prominently over a major highway ... The post Police Take Action Over Homophobic Banners Targeting Gay MP Julian Hill appeared first on Star Observer.

Ugly election turn with homophobic sign

Police have stepped in to remove homophobic banners targeting a gay Labor MP in Melbourne, as the shocking act is slammed by both major parties.

Matt Thistlethwaite defends Labor’s record amid rising hate

When antisemitic graffiti was found at a childcare centre next to Maroubra synagogue earlier this year, Matt Thistlethwaite, the Federal MP for Kingsford Smith, was on the ground within the hour. “The first phone call I got that morning was from the Prime Minister,” he recalled. “He said, ‘This is shocking. I’m going to be […] The post Matt Thistlethwaite defends Labor’s record amid rising hate appeared first on J-Wire.