The federal antisemitism bill looks set to fail — the Greens won’t support it without protections for LGBTQIA+ people.
Plus: Tasmania farewells a trans trailblazer, Pride Cup returns tomorrow, and Heated Rivalry takes over the world.
Rainbow Briefing | Friday 16 Jan 2026 | Your Daily LGBTQIA+ News for Australia
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