Since 1988, the Gay and Lesbian Rights Lobby has been leading the fight for equality and social justice for lesbians and gay men in NSW.
Our campaigns and advocacy have led to key reforms including:
1990 - Introduction of Gay and Lesbian Liaison Officers (GLLOs) across NSW police stations
1991 - Establishment of the Lesbian and Gay Anti-Violence Project
1993 - Introduction of homosexual anti-vilification legislation
1998 - Establishment of a Gay and Lesbian Liaison Officer in the NSW Attorney General's Department
1999 - Property, hospital, next of kin, inheritance and relationship rights for same-sex couples in NSW
2003 - Equal age of consent
2004 - First recognition of same-sex relationships in federal superannuation legislation
2008 - Parental status for co-mothers in NSW
2008 - 58 '08 federal same-sex reforms: equal de facto rights for same-sex couples in areas including tax, super, immigration, social security, Medicare, aged care, veterans' and defence entitlements, family law and child support
2010 - NSW Relationships Register
2010 - Adoption equality and surrogacy laws in NSW
Our current campaigns focus on comprehensive federal anti-discrimination legislation and marriage equality. You can find out more about our history by reading our Annual Reports.
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