The NSW Government is seeking applications for a new advisory council designed to improve understanding of issues affecting LGBTIQ+ people across the state.

Fulfilling an election commitment, the LGBTIQ+ Advisory Council will provide a mechanism for ongoing community consultation and contribute to the development of a NSW Government LGBTIQ+ Inclusion Strategy.

The Advisory Council will provide ongoing advice to the NSW Government as it delivers on a range of initiatives and commitments designed to promote equality and inclusion for LGBTIQ+ communities.

These initiatives include:

• implementing new legislation to ban LGBTQ+ conversion practices,
• supporting Qtopia, the permanent home for the LGBTQIA+ museum at the former Darlinghurst police station, through a $6.7m commitment
• completing a legislative review to improve equality and inclusion for LGBTIQ+ people, and
• referring a review of the Anti-Discrimination Act to the NSW Law Reform Commission.

The 16-person Advisory Council will reflect the diversity of LGBTIQ+ communities in NSW.

Applications are being sought from people over 18 years of age with respect, influence and status within LGBTIQ+ communities and a demonstrated commitment to cooperation, inclusion and diversity.

People from First Nations, and Culturally and Linguistically Diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Applications can be submitted at nsw.gov.au/lgbtiq

The Minns Government is also establishing a Cross-Portfolio Committee on LGBTIQ+ Issues, bringing together senior government officials with community representatives, that will coordinate efforts across government and enhance collaboration and partnerships.

This Committee will work with the Advisory Council to develop a whole of government LGBTIQ+ Inclusion Strategy.

Leader of the Government in the Legislative Council, Penny Sharpe said:

“There has been incredible progress to advance the equality and inclusivity of LGBTQIA+ communities in NSW but there is more to do.”

“The advisory Council is an election commitment that will help us do that work.”

Chris Minns

Premier of New South Wales

Penny Sharpe   

Leader of the Government in the Legislative Council  

Minister for Climate Change, Minister for Energy

Minister for the Environment, Minister for Heritage