Justin Koonin, Author at Star Observer

What Our Communities Need Now From NSW Police Is Action

Justin Koonin — Sat, 24 Feb 2024 04:16:57 +0000

This is an edited extract of ACON President Dr Justin Koonin’s speech delivered at the ‘Sunrise Service of Reflection’ – a commemorative event for victims and survivors of homophobic and ...

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Let’s get it done

Justin Koonin — Sun, 26 Jul 2015 05:37:50 +0000

Thanks to the surge in momentum that followed the introduction of same-sex marriage in Ireland and the US recently, Australia is now the closest it has ever been to achieving marriage equality. In the latest Hotseat segment inside the Star Observer's August edition, Justin Koonin gets to the bottom of what needs to be done in order for it to soon become a reality.

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The personal is political

Justin Koonin — Wed, 04 Mar 2015 07:17:10 +0000

The famous Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras parade is not just an opportunity to highlight LGBTI discrimination and the need for justice to a national and worldwide audience. It’s also personal for many in the LGBTI community. NSW Gay and Lesbian Rights Lobby’s Justin Koonin explains.

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Every student counts

Justin Koonin — Mon, 15 Dec 2014 06:55:23 +0000

The final report of the Review of the Australian Curriculum was released in October, and in response, Justin Koonin pens his thoughts on how it fell short of addressing issues facing LGBTI students across the country.

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Criminals no more

Justin Koonin — Fri, 24 Oct 2014 04:05:00 +0000

With NSW yesterday becoming the second Australian jurisdiction to enact law reforms that allow historical gay sex convictions to be extinguished, NSW Gay and Lesbian Rights Lobby convenor Justin Koonin reflects on the landmark achievement, and how far the state has come.

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Mardi Gras unease and what to do when responding to police

Justin Koonin — Mon, 23 Dec 2013 05:30:25 +0000

WITH the recent dropping of charges against gay activist Bryn Hutchinson, the relationship between the LGBTI community and NSW Police is once again under scrutiny. Hutchinson was found not guilty ...

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Why Barry O’Farrell is right – and wrong

Justin Koonin — Tue, 05 Nov 2013 07:00:33 +0000

Barry O’Farrell is right is some ways, and wrong in others. He is right when he says that only a change to the federal Marriage Act can deliver true equality ...

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