Almost 80% of LGBT+ Australians have experienced homophobic language and slurs over the last 12 months. Despite this, only 41% of ‘straight’ Australians recognize that hurtful, homophobic or transphobic language towards the LGBTIQ+ community is a major issue today.
Those are the major results of a new study published today, just before Sydney celebrates Mardi Gras 2020. The Pride in Sydney is the biggest LGBT+ event in the Australian calendar and famous around the world.