It was only four years ago that Australia legalised marriage equality, making it 16 years behind the first country to do so – the Netherlands, and four years behind countries like Brazil and New Zealand.
This monumental decision, which is noted by the National Museum as a defining moment in Australian history, rode on the wave of decades of relentless struggle and courageous advocacy. The arts stand at the epicentre of these efforts towards greater autonomy and visibility of people who identify on the spectrum of LGBTQIA+.
