Gay laws in australia

Australia is a federation, with most laws affecting LGBT and intersex rights made by its states and territories. Between and , the states and territories progressively repealed anti-homosexuality laws that dated back to the colonial era. [8]. Since , each jurisdiction has an equal age of consent for all sexual acts.

In this article, I’ll share an overview of the current state of LGBTQ+ rights in Australia, touching upon marriage equality, adoption rights, workplace protections, recent legislative changes, and ongoing challenges.