Language and power Flashcards
Victorian government LGBTQ inclusive language guide
“As public sector employees, we have a responsibility to make Australia a safer and more inclusive place for people from diverse backgrounds”
“avoid using language such as ‘wife’ and ‘husband’ that assumes all relationships are heterosexual”
Anthony Albanese travelling twitter
“taking my Cabinet team out of Canberra to hold these meetings all across Australia”
Reactions:
“wasting tax-payer’s money”
Dan Andrew’s response to Anti-trans language at the ‘Let Women Speak’ event
“That rally was a nasty, hateful event…let me be very clear about this….why would you make it harder for trans Victorians.”
David Wilson in hospital
“I have learned to just nod wisely when doctors discuss my condition using acronyms and intials…and despite my cluelessness…I did not want to be seen as ignorant”
