Andrew Broad’s courage & Stuart Robert’s homophobia
Courage should be applauded. Especially when it comes from a politician. And there is no doubt about it. The Federal Member for Mallee, Andrew Broad, is a man of courage. Mr Broad has not only been brave enough to oppose uniformed military involvement in the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras, he has put his opposition in writing. In doing so, he’s pulled no punches, acknowledging in black and white text that he disagrees with the...
Getting history wrong, even as it’s brought to light
The Defence LGBTI Information Service (DEFGLIS) has partnered with the Australian Catholic University, University of Melbourne and Macquarie University to “highlight the contributions made by LGBTI people who have served in Australia’s Army, Navy and Air Force.” Whoa! The Australian Catholic University? That’s a serious problem right there. The Australian Catholic University might be Catholic in name, and it might seek to be the...
