The Informer

Bumper show for our last of the year: Calls for Aus Magnitsky laws to be used against Chechen leaders of LGBTIQ persecution; critics say 'cyber-bullying' bill is about silencing dissent; gay Christian man speaks out against Rel. Discr. Bill. @JOYPodcasts joy.org.au/theinformer/20…

The religious discrimination bill is argued to protect religious people from being discriminated against. @JamesPembroke1 speaks with a gay Christian man who says he's only ever faced discrimination based on his sexuality, not his religious beliefs. 7pm on @JOY949

PM Scott Morrison is pushing new legislation touted as protecting kids from online trolling. Critics say the bill empowers elites to silence criticism with defamation lawsuits and further erodes online privacy. Pearl Cardis investigates on tonight's show, 7pm on @JOY949news

Fed parliament has passed Magnitsky style laws, allowing individuals to be sanctioned for human rights violations. @EmmaHoythere spoke w senator @janet_rice re the bill, along w @nicheholas about @VicPrideLobby's calls for the new law's use against LGBTQI persecution. 7pm @JOY949

As yesterday was World AIDS Day, on tonight's show we look back on some of this year's stories by @RSambell & @gavinheight covering HIV/AIDS. Tonight 7pm on @JOY949

Activists called on @mqff to drop a film that received money from the Israeli gov, due to its treatment of Palestinians. The issue divided the board, with several members quitting in protest when the film was kept. @RSambell spoke w festival co-pres & activists. 7pm on @JOY949

On tonight's show, we look into the Fed Gov's long-proposed Religious Discrimination Bill. What would the changes mean for LGBTQI communities? We chatted with @EqualityAu to find out. 7pm on @JOY949 & podcast apps

On tonight's show, @shancolee speaks with @VicLGBTIQ Commissioner @ToddFernando about the role, work being done, and the need to better support regional queer communities. 7pm on @JOY949

New research shows the extent to which the queer community doesn't trust or feel safe round police. The figures are staggering. @RSambell spoke with @nicheholas from @VicPrideLobby about the survey, and what needs to change. Tonight 7pm on @JOY949

As Melbourne opens up, the arts scene the city is world-famous for is waking from an 18+ month shut down. How did artists cope, how have they continued their art, and what lessons can we learn to make more inclusive arts experiences? @crinjworthy found out. 7pm tonight @JOY949

@sydneymardigras board wants to change the organisation's constitution to have a number of board members installed by the board, not elected by members, arguing it is to ensure diversity. @prideinprotest has criticised the move as undemocratic. @RSambell investigates 7pm @JOY949

A bumper show tonight: @EmmaHoythere chats to queer pubs about re-emerging from lockdown, @shancolee hears first-hand about the struggles of queer people in Burundi, and @RSambell speaks to @Sulphuric_Aceid about what's happening during Aussie Ace Week. Tonight 7pm on @JOY949

And for my first trick: Tonight on @TheInformerJOY - I chat to the wonderful people behind some of Melbourne's iconic queer venues about enduring the last two years and what they're most excited about as they finally reopen #getonthebeers @rainbowhousevic @dtshotel

On Thursday's show, @shancolee speaks w Vic LGBTIQ+ Commissioner, Todd Fernando, about the #fabjab vaccination campaign, along with discussing the impact of lockdowns on the mental health in queer communities. 7pm on @JOY949 and podcast apps

Spoke to @TheInformerJOY about the Assisted Reproductive Treatment Bill, the benefits it will have for prospective rainbow families, and the need for further reforms // @VicPrideLobby joy.org.au/theinformer/20…

Victoria has passed assisted reproductive treatment #ART reforms. @RSambell speaks with @seanamulcahy from @VicPrideLobby about how the reforms benefit rainbow families, and why the legislation doesn't go far enough. Tonight 7pm on @JOY949

Some Polish provinces have scrapped so-called 'LGBT- Free' zones after EU threats to funding. Will this lead to improvements on the ground for queer people? We spoke with @caiwilkinson from @Deakin on @JOYPodcasts. Search 'The Informer JOY 94.9' on your podcast app.

BREAKING: Victorian Parliament has just passed new assisted reproductive treatment laws that will reduce the discrimination faced by LGBTIQA+ people. This is largely thanks to the advocacy of community members who shared their stories and groups like @RainbowFamVic. #SpringSt

Gender affirming surgery is extremely expensive as it's not covered by Medicare. A petition calling for that to change has rapidly gained over 100,000 signatures. @RSambell speaks with @salgoldsaidso about what impact Medicare coverage could have. Tonight 7pm on @JOY949