TANYA PLIBERSEK MP
MEMBER FOR SYDNEY 

PATRICK GORMAN MP
MEMBER FOR PERTH 

RENEE COFFEY 
LABOR CANDIDATE FOR GRIFFITH 

MADONNA JARRETT 
LABOR CANDIDATE FOR BRISBANE 

 LABOR INVESTING IN LGBTIQA+ COMMUNITY CONNECTION 

A re-elected Albanese Labor Government will invest a further $78,000 to support LGBTIQA+ media organisations across the country. 

Labor will deliver $26,000 to support the Star Observer, QNews and OutInPerth respectively. These independent publishers are the leading LGBTIQA+ media organisations across Sydney, Brisbane and Perth, with a national reach. They each play an important role in promoting community connection, participation, belonging and empowerment.  

This commitment builds on our investment of $250,000 for Joy Media, the nation’s first and only LGBTIQA+ community radio station based in Melbourne. 

The Albanese Labor Government is working alongside LGBTIQA+ Australians and has delivered support, including:   

• Australia’s first ever National Action Plan for the Health and Wellbeing of LGBTIQA+ People 
• A $10 million election commitment to improve primary healthcare for LGBTIQA+ Australians 
• Funding to scale up dedicated LGBTIQA+ services 
• Support for Australia hosting World Pride and the Human Rights Conference in 2023 
• The addition of a new topic of ‘sexual orientation and gender’ to the 2026 census to better inform policy decisions impacting LGBTIQA+ Australians
• Funding for Australia’s LGBTIQA+ museum, Qtopia, and 
• Legislating the strongest ever protections for LGBTIQA+ people through the Hate Crimes Bill. 

Consistent with past practice, election commitments will be delivered in line with Commonwealth Grants Rules and Principles. 

Quotes attributable to Member for Sydney Tanya Plibersek MP: 

“Since 1979, the Star Observer has been shining a spotlight on the stories of the queer community and the issues that matter to them. 

“It’s an important part of our community, there alongside LGBTQIA+ Australians during moments of triumph and struggle. It’s a resource for information, and a way to build connection. 

“Labor has always backed the Star Observer. Independent media are a vital part of Australia’s media landscape, providing frank and fearless coverage of the issues that matter.” 

Quotes attributable to Member for Perth Patrick Gorman MP: 

"OutInPerth is more than just a publication - it is a part of the fabric of our city. For nearly 20 years, it has been telling the stories of Perth's LGBTIQA+ communities with pride, care and integrity.  

“I am proud that a re-elected Albanese Government will deliver $26,000 in direct support to OutInPerth, helping them continue to inform and uplift our community.  

“This is about backing those that ensure Perth stories are heard loud and clear." 

Attributable to Labor Candidate for Griffith Renee Coffey: 

“Having a platform that celebrates and uplifts LGBTIQA+ voices in our community is really important.  

“Labor will always support outlets like QNews who tell stories you can’t always find in the mainstream press. Here’s to many more years of QNews!”  

Attributable to Labor Candidate for Brisbane Madonna Jarrett: 

“For 25 years QNews has been an important platform to raise and discuss vital issues impacting the LGBTQIA+ community and I am proud to have contributed to securing this vital funding to ensure their voices continue to be heard at a national and local level.  

“We must always stand with the LGBTQIA+ community and provide platforms that breakdown discrimination and prejudice, as well as holding those that try to harm the community to account.” 

 
TUESDAY, 15 APRIL 2025