Disability advocate and former world champion para-athlete, Ali France, has caused the biggest upset of the Australian federal election, winning the Brisbane seat of Dickson from the now former Opposition Leader, Peter Dutton.

Less than a week out from the federal election, it is being reported that the Albanese Labor government has “dumped” planned reforms aimed at ending discrimination under Commonwealth law.

At a time when transgender rights are under attack around the world, including in Australia, more than 120 candidates in the upcoming federal election have signed the Trans Justice Pledge.

Equality Australia recently surveyed the “big 3” forces in Australian politics and some of the independent candidates about key LGBTQIA+ issues ahead of the May election.

In the first LGBTQIA+-specific commitment this election campaign, the Australian Labor Party today pledged $10 million in funding to “strengthen Medicare” and improve primary care for LGBTQIA+ Australians if re-elected.

Avery Howard, a non-binary and disabled candidate, was trolled with homophobic, transphobic and hateful comments following their announcement that they would be contesting the upcoming federal election.

Regardless of who wins the election, mental health is set to be a big winner, with Labor yesterday pledging to invest $1 billion into mental health services across Australia.

A candidate for the Liberals in the upcoming federal election has been dropped over his extreme views that included bizarre comments about the transgender community and women.

In an interview with Sky New Australia this morning, Opposition Leader Peter Dutton flagged cuts to funding for the NDIS should the Coalition win the election.