James speaks with Michael Traeger of Burnet Institute about a new study released this week (in collaboration with Alfred Health) that found an increase in STIs among almost 3000 gay and bisexual men on PrEP in Victoria. The study found condom use wasn’t a significant predictor of acquiring STIs.

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Content/trigger warning: Please be aware this interview contains descriptions and discussions about sexual activity and strong language, that may be distressing to some listeners. If this interview raises questions or causes distress to you, contact Lifeline (13 11 14) or Switchboard Victoria (1800 184 527).

James speaks with Victorian Greens LGBTI policy spokesperson, Senator Janet Rice. In a wide-ranging political interviewing focusing on LGBTIQ policy, Janet also shared her experiences being a bisexual woman in Australia’s Parliament with a gender diverse partner. Political issues discussed include Brunei’s death penalty and her response to the petition to ban Royal Brunei airlines, discrimination at religious schools and by religious institutions, the Greens proposed Senate Inquiry into all aspects of discrimination against LGBTI people and the creation of a Minister For Equality.

* Since our interview with Senator Rice, the ALP has announced its policy that it will amend the Fair Work Act to stop discrimination towards LGBTI teachers at religious schools.

James speaks with Roen Meijers from Transforming Tasmania, a gender diversity advocacy and policy reform group, about legislation passed by Tasmania’s Parliament this week that has been hailed amongst the world’s best for Trans, gender diverse and non-binary rights and social policy. Roen outlines those rights and the political dramas involving the state government’s attempts to thwart the legislation, resulting in the Speaker crossing the floor and casting the deciding vote in the Act’s favour.

Content/trigger warning: Please be aware this interview contains mentions and discussions about sex and sexually transmitted infections, that may be distressing to some listeners. If the segment has raised questions or caused distress to you, contact Lifeline (13 11 14) or Switchboard Victoria (1800 184 527).