Activists, Art,
Memoriam, Resources etc
Australian Coalition for Equality
ACE is dedicated to
achieving equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI)
people in Australian national law and policy.
www.coalitionforequality.org.au
Action Reform Change
A small group, very
narrowly focused to action only those top few matters which ARCQ members have
identified (e.g. adoption, fertility clinic access)..
Australian Marriage Equality
Australian Marriage Equality (or AME
for short), is made up of concerned lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender
people from most states and territories who have come together to campaign for law
reform and attitudinal change necessary to allow same sex couples to marry.
www.australianmarriageequality.com/
Rodney Croome
Articles, essays, reviews, speeches, lectures and daily comment by
prominent Australian gay advocate Rodney Croome. Rodney has many years of experience in lobbying government
and in organizing effective activism.
Rodney welcomes you to visit his weblog to be kept up to date with
progress in issues around Australia.
http://www.rodneycroome.id.au
Peter Tatchell
UK
resident Australian gay and civil rights activist who has put his physical and
mental well-being on the line many times by publicly practicing what he knows
to be right – that you must stand up and demand justice, equality and freedom
of expression (not oppression) for all.
Peter is an inspiration to many and an international treasure. Read his
excellent essays on site and buy a copy of one his books. (Look for a second
hand copy of Safer Sexy: The Guide to Gay Sex
Safely at www.amazon.com).
http://www.petertatchell.net/
Greg Weir’s Archives Covering 1893-1994 (bulk of which is 1974-1994)
Now
resident in country NSW, Greg was a pivotal activist in Queensland for gay law
reform. He fought to continue his studies at what was then known as Kelvin
Grove Teachers College merely for being open about his homosexuality, however
the Government then refused to offer him his indentured employment. Weir took
legal action against the Queensland government in 1976 for not employing gays.
He worked as an electorate assistant to Queensland senator and renowned rights
activist the late George Georges, from 1981-1987. Greg’s archives are a detailed history gay and lesbian
rights activism in his time in Queensland. 25 boxes of material is carefully
chronicled and stored at the National Library in Canberra.
http://www.nla.gov.au/ms/findaids/8915.html
Tony Robertson’s “
Tony has a strong affiliation with
spirituality in many forms, and among other things is an avid naturist and a
political & cultural activist who is proud to call
Our Love Is Here To Stay - Gays and Musicals (by John B.
Kenrick)
“The connection
between gays and musicals is more than just a humorous stereotype. It is an
abiding reality that has survived the cultural changes of the last two
centuries. These essays take an affectionate look at this much neglected
topic.”
A hugely valuable resource – as
well as being a highly entertaining, authoritative, concise and easily
accessible document. Just one element of the broad picture the site paints of
the “musicals” genre.
http://www.musicals101.com/ourlove.htm
The Androphile Project – The World History Of Male Love
“…a fascinating collection of artwork
and literature detailing how gay male love has always been a part of the social
fabric. While there aren’t as many examples as we would like, those provided
are well worth a visit.” (quote from The Advocate)
Sir Ian McKellen
Outspokenly
proud gay man Sir Ian McKellen is not only a very fine and charming actor, but
he personally maintains one of the most useful and enjoyable sites on the web.
Find details of his many artistic endeavours, enjoy his very positive and
inspiring writings, keep up to date on upcoming film, TV and stage performances
and even buy an official T-shirt.
www.mckellen.com
Garrie Maguire’s "To Have And To
Hold"
Garrie Maguire is a Sydney based photographic artist. His exhibition "To
Have And To Hold" was a feature at the Brisbane Powerhouse Centre for
the Live Arts during June/July 2001. Photos of 44 Sydney men, posed as they
themselves chose, are accompanied by each man’s written statement completing "What
I require in a partner is…" The website gives you the choice of
reading the statements before viewing the associated photo. This important and
entertaining work helps blow away preconceived ideas of what being a gay man is
all about.
http://www.magooonsafari.com.au/page_tohave.htm
Quentin Crisp Tribute (by Phillip Ward)
"Quentin Crisp had a notoriety that was his, and his alone: He dared
to "be" himself in London in a time when men like him were viciously
beaten on street corners and publicly scorned for being themselves. It is an
enduring testimony to Mr. Crisp¹s spirit and indomitable sense of self that he
survived the almost daily onslaughts of anti-gay violence and
intolerance."Dr Evelyn Hooker – in Memoriam
"Evelyn Hooker, Ph.D., published the first empirical research to
challenge the prevailing psychiatric assumption that homosexuality was a mental
illness. Her work was the cornerstone for an entire body of research that
ultimately led to removal of "homosexuality" from the Diagnostic and
Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. Her courage, insight, and integrity have
inspired social scientists, mental health professionals, human rights
activists, and people around the world." This site has very
comprehensive reference links – including the distributors of the film
"Changing Our Minds".http://psychology.ucdavis.edu/rainbow/html/hooker.html
Tony Robertson’s "Just Queer"
Brisbane gay spiritualist and activist Tony presents a comprehensive
site with heaps of valuable information and links at your fingertips.
http://www.geocities.com/robertsontony/brisbane.html
Astroqueer’s Stars (Queer Astrology)
A detailed site by Brisbane born gay British-Australian Astrologer, Simon-Astley
Scholfield (BA Hons). "This free global astrology portal includes a
database of LGBT celebrity astro-charts and links to gay-friendly astrologers
and articles on gender & sexuality issues. A comprehensive bibliography of
astro-texts about astrology & sexuality is also included along with much,
much more for lesbians, gays, bisexuals, transgenders (LGBTs) and their
friends!"
Main site http://members.tripod.com/Astroqueer
Girl’s World
A new (February 2005) Brisbane
based humour site. “The website already shows the rudimentary plans for a war
on patriarchy and urges women to 'dob in' the men they know who should be
considered enemies.”
