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Victorian government LGBTQ inclusive language guide

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“As public sector employees, we have a responsibility to make Australia a safer and more inclusive place for people from diverse backgrounds”

“avoid using language such as ‘wife’ and ‘husband’ that assumes all relationships are heterosexual”

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Anthony Albanese travelling twitter

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“taking my Cabinet team out of Canberra to hold these meetings all across Australia”
Reactions:
“wasting tax-payer’s money”

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Dan Andrew’s response to Anti-trans language at the ‘Let Women Speak’ event

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“That rally was a nasty, hateful event…let me be very clear about this….why would you make it harder for trans Victorians.”

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David Wilson in hospital

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“I have learned to just nod wisely when doctors discuss my condition using acronyms and intials…and despite my cluelessness…I did not want to be seen as ignorant”

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