Call for Submissions: Trans and Gender Diverse Human Rights
In 2024 we conducted a national research project mapping the human rights of trans and gender diverse people in Australia. We sought input through submissions
Summary
In 2024, we sought input for a national project mapping threats to trans and gender diverse human rights in Australia.
Read the final report
Equal Identities: a human rights review
A comprehensive human rights review of trans and gender diverse experiences, rights and inclusion in Australia today.
Call for submissions
Submissions closed 5 May 2024.
We called for submissions from individuals and CSOs with expertise in TGD matters. Please note that only subject-matter experts are invited to submit. Relevant specialists include but are not limited to:
- Academics and research institutions
- Advocacy and activist organisations or groups
- Community-controlled health organisations
- Healthcare professionals and organisations
- Legal professionals and organisations
- Policy makers and workers
- Service providers
Please note that we are seeking non-personal information, such as analysis and research. We are not looking for personal accounts, experiences, or stories at this time
Contact TGD.Submissions@humanrights.gov.au if you are unsure whether you qualify to make a submission.
Key Dates
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Opened
22 February 2024
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Closed
5 May 2024
Submisson Overview
The project aimed to map current and emerging threats to TGD human rights, including:
- actions of individuals and groups
- circumstances and organised events
- any situation or arising trends.
We requested input from individuals and civil society organisations (CSOs) with relevant background, expertise and lived experience in issues impacting TGD people through a submission process.
Areas under investigation included, but were not limited to:
- anti-trans mobilisation, dis- and misinformation, and extremism and radicalisation
- education, employment, healthcare, housing, migration, service provision and the law
- non-personal information relating to anti-trans abuse, discrimination, harassment, vilification and violence.
We welcomed submissions in any areas and on any topics relating to trans and gender diverse human rights.
Submissions closed 5 May 2024.
Making a Submission
Submissions should be no longer than 2,500 words. All submissions must outline the individuals’ or organisations’ relevant experience or expertise at the opening of the document. Submissions that fail to provide this context may not be accepted.
We cannot guarantee any attachments and links will be reviewed. Please email your submissions, any requests for extensions, and any queries to TGD.Submissions@humanrights.gov.au .
We will publish submissions on our website after the consultation has closed. Submissions can be made confidentially or de-identified prior to publication on request. Please specify in writing if you would like your submission to be confidential or de-identified when you submit.
Support Services
We appreciate that this subject may be discomforting or distressing, especially for TGD people with lived experience working in this area. If you or someone you know is in an emergency and needs assistance now, call triple zero (000).
You can also find support through the following services, free of charge:
| Service | SOGIESC Specific | Focus | Contact | Hours |
| Beyond Blue (national) | × | Anxiety and depression support | 1300 22 4636 | 24 hours, 7 days a week |
| Lifeline (national) | × | Crisis mental health support with suicide prevention services | 13 11 14 | 24 hours, 7 days a week |
| 13YARN | x | Crisis mental health support for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people | 13 92 76 | 24 hours, 7 days a week |
| Qlife (national) | ✓ | LGBTQ peer support and referral | 1800 184 527 | 3 PM to midnighteveryday |
| Meridian (ACT) | ✓ | Face-to-face counselling and social groups | 6257 2855 | 9 AM to 4 PM, Monday to Friday |
| ACON (NSW) | ✓ | Counselling, health promotion, peer education, and substance support | 1800 063 060 | 9 AM – 6 PM, Monday to Friday |
| NTHAC (NT) | ✓ | Referral | 8944 7777 | 8:30 AM – 5 PM, Monday to Friday (closed 12 – 1 PM) |
| Diverse Voices (QLD) | ✓ | Counselling services (online) | 1800 184 527 | 3 PM to midnight, everyday |
| Bfriend (SA) | ✓ | Peer support | 1800 615 677 | 9 AM – 5 PM, Monday to Friday |
| Switchboard (VIC) | ✓ | LGBTQ peer support and referral | 1800 729 367 | 10 AM to 5 PM, everyday |
| Working It Out (TAS) | ✓ | Face-to-face, video and phone support sessions and social groups | 6231 1200 | 9 AM to 5 PM, Monday to Friday |
