There was an alarming drop in representation of LGBTQ* people in films in 2017, an annual GLAAD report has shown. The US media advocacy organisation released its sixth Studio Responsibility Index report yesterday, which is an annual survey of the quantity, quality and diversity of LGBTQ people in film releases of major Hollywood production companies. … Continue reading MEDIA RELEASE: GLAAD film report highlights alarming drop in LGBTQ characters in Hollywood movies
MEDIA RELEASE: Telegraph admission welcome, but damage done
The Australian LGBTI Media Centre has welcomed the admission of the Daily Telegraph that it stuffed up, but warns the damage may have been done to the LGBTIQ* community. A graphic in the July 12 edition of the Sydney newspaper insinuated that same-sex attraction was an unhealthy "choice". The Telegraph admitted that it was inadvertent … Continue reading MEDIA RELEASE: Telegraph admission welcome, but damage done
Tackling biphobia: why bisexual visibility matters
In this sneak peak from the upcoming 1st Edition of our Guidelines, Misty Farquhar, a proud non-binary bisexual person, explains why bisexual visibility matters and how journalists, creators and audiences alike can tackle stereotypes and biphobia. For a long time, I thought self-acceptance of my bisexuality was enough. No one asked me for a label and … Continue reading Tackling biphobia: why bisexual visibility matters
Australian LGBTI Media Centre 