PRESS RELEASE FROM THE OFFICE OF THESENSIBLECENTRE

TheSensibleCentre, Senator for the Australian Capital Territory, will be delivering a speech at the popular gay hangout spot Smith's Alternative -- in what is being hailed as "an amazing step for gay rights."

The Senator, who is well known for describing herself as a word most people aren't allowed to say, is giving the speech as part of Canberra's Pride Month celebrations.

The speech will touch on many of the advances in LGBTIQ rights in recent Australian political history -- including the passage of a bill by TSC's political hero, Drunk_King_Robert, which banned invasive "corrective" surgery on intersex children.

TSC will also use the opportunity to call on the current Government to keep up the work of previous cabinets. TSC will be calling for greater access to gender-affirming care and strengthened protections for gay and transgender youth.

TSC believes that, in a time when the world is witnessing a horrific uptick in anti-trans legislation in the US -- which queer teens are undoubtedly aware of -- it is important for Australian Representatives and Senators to show their unwavering support.

At the conclusion of the speech, the Senator will be spending an extensive period talking to the crowd as part of her recently announced #NationalConversation.

QUOTES ATTRIBUTABLE TO THESENSIBLECENTRE

"Australia is a nation of peace and love, NOT a nation of hate."

"Prime Minister Bellman, though he is no-doubt preoccupied with the collapse of his government, must step up and show that he is protecting queer Australians -- and not just in Pride Month."

"Whether it's eating pussy in an alley or doing ket in a Brunswick sharehouse, Australia has some of the richest queer traditions of any nation. It's time we acknowledge and celebrate that."