Introduction
This inquiry was established on 19 September 2018 to inquire into gay and transgender hate crimes between 1970 and 2010.
The public hearing scheduled for Thursday 24 January 2019 has been postponed until further notice.
Seeking support
ACON, QLife and Lifeline provide counselling services for LGBTI community members who have experienced violence, as well as survivors' friends and loved ones. Please call: ACON on (02) 9206 2000, QLife on 1800 184 527, or Lifeline on 13 14 11. For more information visit: acon.org.au/mentalhealth, qlife.org.au or lifeline.org.au.
Strong or offensive language used in evidence
Owing to the nature of the hate crimes being considered by this inquiry, some of the evidence received during hearings and in submissions may include strong or offensive language.
Terms of reference
Timeline
| Date | Milestone |
|---|---|
| Wed 19 September 2018 | Referred |
| Wed 07 November 2018 | Submissions closed |
| Fri 09 November 2018 | Hearing - Macquarie Room, Parliament House, Sydney |
| Tue 27 November 2018 | Hearing - Macquarie Room, Parliament House, Sydney |
| Wed 28 November 2018 | Hearing - Macquarie Room, Parliament House, Sydney |
| Tue 26 February 2019 | Final Report |
| Mon 26 August 2019 | Government Response to Final Report due |
| Thu 29 August 2019 | Government Response to Interim Report |
Submissions
Submissions to this inquiry closed on 07 Nov 2018.
Hearings and transcripts
| Date | Venue details | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 09 November 2018 | Macquarie Room, Parliament House, Sydney | View schedule | View transcript |
| Tue 27 November 2018 | Macquarie Room, Parliament House, Sydney | View schedule | View transcript |
| Wed 28 November 2018 | Macquarie Room, Parliament House, Sydney | View schedule | View transcript |
Reports and government responses
Government response - Report No 52 - Standing Committee on Social Issues - Gay and transgender hate crimes between 1970 and 2010
- Tabled date:
- Thu 29 August 2019
Report No 52 - Standing Committee on Social Issues - Gay and transgender hate crimes between 1970 and 2010
- Tabled date:
- Tue 26 February 2019
- Government response due:
- Mon 26 August 2019