Sean Mulcahy, Author at Star Observer

Victoria’s Local Councils Are Turning Rainbow

Sean Mulcahy — Wed, 10 May 2023 07:36:06 +0000

Loud verbal abuse. Thumping on windows. Physical intimidation. That was the scene at a Monash Council meeting in April. And why? Because members of the public gallery were outraged at ...

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‘Political Parties Need To Push For More Queer People In Public Office’

Sean Mulcahy — Thu, 26 Aug 2021 09:18:49 +0000

The 2020 Victorian local government elections saw a record number of queer people standing for and elected to local councils right across the state. Around 131 openly LGBTIQA+ candidates stood ...

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Victoria Provides Australia The Blueprint To Protect Queer People From Hate

Sean Mulcahy — Sun, 16 May 2021 21:30:45 +0000

Each year, the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, discrimination against people with an Intersex variation, and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT) provides an opportunity to reflect on the discrimination and stigma our communities ...

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LGBTI community says “no” to marriage equality plebiscite

Sean Mulcahy — Thu, 17 Sep 2015 08:17:48 +0000

The LGBTI community has said it loud and clear: any form of public vote on marriage equality is a bad idea. And there are many reasons why. Victorian Gay and Lesbian Rights Lobby co-convenor Sean Mulcahy explains.

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Same-sex couples are not all just like you

Sean Mulcahy — Mon, 27 Jan 2014 04:00:19 +0000

After reading Matt Young’s piece on why he wants a man forever and the Just Like You initiative from Australian Marriage Equality, Sean Mulcahy thinks enough is enough and debuts with the ...

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