MS 8915 - Papers of Greg Weir
Volume Number 23: Gay, Lesbian and Queer Issues
Queensland Elections and Criminal Law Reform 1990
Doc. No: 1 - 23
Minutes 1989.09.25
From: Secretary QAGLR
General Meeting. Items include: a) Protest Report ("It seems that
whatever action we take, we can not rely on the media to promote
our cause, so we do what we feel best, irrespective of their leanings");
b) Report by ALP publicity officer, Janine Walker ("She reiterated the
commitment of: 'of complete decriminalisation during the first term of
office"); c) A series of questions and answers (not a total record of
this session); d) Motion moved to have rally during election period
along with foreshadowed motion (After five minute break the original
motion lost 8 to 7 with one abstention); e) Summit of gay groups
endorsed and subcommittee formed. (Minutes incomplete on total
membership of organising committee); f) setting up of a tactics to
examine post-election tactics based on various election outcomes.
(This committee was later to be called the Letter Writing Campaign
Committee) The formation of this committee was not recorded in
Minutes. (Copy of draft notes by Secretary, Colin Crosbie attached)
Doc. No: 2 - 23
Report 1989.09.25
From: Treasurer QAGLR
Financial statement includes statement on fund raising for legal case.
Doc. No: 3 - 23
Letter 1989.09.26
From: Spillance
To: Editor Sunday Mail
Brief letter objecting to Federal Government immigration policy.
Doc. No: 4 - 23
Ministerial Changes 1989.09.26
From: Hansard Queensland Parliament
List of Ministers in Cooper Ministry
Doc. No: 5 - 23
Press Article 1989.09.27
From: Media Financial Review
"Qld House laughs at Cooper's 'reform". Background first
parliamentary day with the new National Party Government Premier,
Russell Cooper.
Doc. No: 6 - 23
Press Article 1989.09.28
From: Media Australian
"Coopers appointee 'no stooge". Background on Queensland
Government initiatives on Fitzgerald Report.
Doc. No: 7 - 23
Letter 1989.10.01
From: Secretary (CC) QAGLR
To: Members QAGLR
Notification of next general meeting. "We are currently organising
a Summit of Gay Groups around Brisbane to be held before the election.
This is important as the Body decided not to have any more street
marches before the election."
Doc. No: 8 - 23
Letter 1989.10.01
From: Secretary (CC) QAGLR
To: Acting Executive Officer Gays Counselling Service (NSW)
Thanks for offer of support and suggestion for ways in which the service
could help.
Doc. No: 9 - 23
Press Article 1989.10.01
From: Media Sunday Tasmanian
"Gay reform uproar" Tasmania.
Doc. No: 10 - 23
Press Article 1989.10.03
From: Media Sydney Morning Herald
"The day Fred's (Nile) protest turned a little bit gay"
Doc. No: 11 - 23
Press Article 1989.10.03
From: Media Courier Mail
"Gays' harass Festival of Light march" Sydney
Doc. No: 11a - 23
Press Article 1989.10.03
From: Media Sun
"Gay group pushes for more explicit ads" Qld. Deputy Chair of
QAGLR calls for AIDS commercial advertising to be more like those
which appear in Europe and America.
Doc. No: 12 - 23
Minutes 1989.10.03
From: Sub Committee Gay Summit
To: General Meeting QAGLR
Report of meeting of QAGLR summit sub-committee. Items include:
a) Aims of the Summit; b) Expected outcomes; c) Date; d) Venue;
e) Structure; f) speakers; g) publicity; h) funding; i) dateline for
developing Summit activities; j) suggested motions for general meeting.
(Report handed out at General Meeting). Members of the sub Committee
max Lamarchen, Ian Buckland and Greg Weir.
Doc. No: 13 - 23
Press Article 1989.10.05
From: Media Sydney Morning Herald
"Fred's angels meet the gays and a good time is had by all" Sydney.
Doc. No: 14 - 23
Press Article 1989.10.05
From: Media Courier Mail
"Softer 'Gay' laws supported: poll - More than half of Queenslanders
favour decriminalisation of male homosexuals, a pole has found" (For
full details refer Bulletin October 10, 1989.)
Doc. No: 14A - 23
Press Article 1989.10.05
From: Media Courier Mail
"Driver bids for TV fame" Victoria
Doc. No: 15 - 23
Press Article 1989.10.07
From: Media Canberra Times
"The closet stays closed on Canberra's gay men - That's the implication
of AIDS research released yesterday which shows that Canberra's
peculiar political nature appears to discourage gay men from publicly
revealing their sexuality...."
Doc. No: 16 - 23
Minutes 1989.10.09
From: Treasurer (PS) QAGLR
Special General Meeting. Items include: Development of the Roma
Case (Stephen Watson Case); Gay Summit (Changes to the sub
committee's recommendation of Summit program); International day
of protest; Speaking in the mall.
Doc. No: 17 - 23
Article 1989.10.10
From: Media Bulletin
Cover story which contains a number of articles. These include:
a) More than a million Australians - Still glad to be Gay; b) Different
is good; St Paul still rules; c) Twenty years of being 'out'; d) What
you think (Results of opinion poll); e) Sisters of Mercy.
Doc. No: 18 - 23
Agenda 1989.10.13
From: Summit Sub Committee QAGLR
A simple working agenda
Doc. No: 19 - 23
Letter Draft 1989.10.13
From: Weir Greg Summit Sub Committee QAGLR
Suggested wording of letter to be sent to organisations attending the
summit
Doc. No: 20 - 23
Program 1989.10.13
From: Weir Greg Summit Sub Committee QAGLR
Advanced publicity of program for Gay Summit
Doc. No: 21 - 23
List 1989.10.13
From: Buckland, Ian Sub Committee QAGLR Gay Summit
Mailing list of gay groups
Doc. No: 22 - 23
Pamphlet and Poster 1989.10.15
From: Buckland, Ian and Weir, Greg QAGLR Gay Summit
Subcommittee "Gay Summit - Information, Discussion,
Communication and Pride - Make your voice count.
Doc. No: 23 - 23
Letter 1989.10.13
From: Reynolds R
To: Editor Courier Mail
"It didn't make sense" Qld. Refers to coverage of a Brisbane
doctor who was homosexual.
Doc. No: 24 - 23
Press Article 1989.10.16
From: Media Courier Mail
"Homosexual killing sparks man hunt" Brisbane.
Doc. No: 25 - 23
Press Article 1989.10.16
From: Media Daily Sun
"Sex triangle theory in slaying" Brisbane.
Doc. No: 25A - 23
Press Article 1989.10.16
From: Media Courier Mail
"AIDS budget not negotiable: Gibbs" (Queensland Minister for
Health)
Doc. No: 26 - 23
Question without notice 1989.10.18
From: Goss Opposition Leader
To: Premier Qld
"Implementation of Fitzgerald Inquiry Recommendations "
Answer "... It will be interesting to see how the limp-wristed
fellow on the Opposition benches gets on in a review of
homosexuality...."
Doc. No: 27 - 23
Press Article 1989.10.21
From: Media Canberra Times
"Sisters cast out evil Qld spirits - The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence,
a group of gay activists, exorcised a number of evil spirits from the
Queensland Government Tourist Bureau in Garema Place, Civil,
yesterday."
Doc. No: 28 - 23
Speech Notes 1989.10.21
From: Cuthbert, Catherine
To: Tasmanian Gay Rights Rally
"Anti-Discrimination Legislation" (Speaker formerly from Brisbane
and staffer to Senator John Coats, Tasmania)
Doc. No: 29 - 23
Press Article 1989.10.23
From: Media Courier Mail
"Fitzgerald Report is a key issue, say church groups - Church and
community groups yesterday criticised Logos Foundation
advertisements which said the Fitzgerald Report was not an issue
in the State Election..."
Doc. No: 30 - 23
Minutes 1989.10.23
From: Treasurer (PS) QAGLR
General Meeting. Items include: a) Gay Summit; b) International
Day of Action; c) Stephen Watson Case (Roma Case) "Stephen has
pleaded guilty to charges and was sentenced to 18 months in prison
with a 6 month non-parole period"; c) State Elections - "The National
Party anti-homosexual ad was never screened."
Doc. No: 31 - 23
Report 1989.10.23
From: Treasurer QAGLR
Financial Statement
Doc. No: 32 - 23
Letter 1989.10.24
From: Secretary (CC) QAGLR
To: Members QAGLR
Advertising summit and information on Stephen Watson's imprisonment.
Doc. No: 33 - 23
Letter and Attachments 1989.10.24
From: Chair QAGLR
To: Secretary Homosexual Community Welfare Service
Concerns the finances and operation of the Welfare Service.
Doc. No: 34 - 23
List 1989.10.24
From: Treasurer (PS) QAGLR
Membership list as at this date. (Confidential)
Doc. No: 35 - 23
Press Article 1989.10.24
From: Media Courier Mail
"Pentagon keeps out 'gays"
Doc. No: 36 - 23
Press Article 1989.10.24
From: Media West Australian
"Government to try gay reform again" Western Australia.
Doc. No: 37 - 23
Press Article 1989.10.24
From: Media Canberra Times
"Homosexual law reform in WA"
Doc. No: 38 - 23
Press Article 1989.10.26
From: Media Courier Mail
"Man admits to fondling officer" Brisbane
Doc. No: 39 - 23
Second Reading Speech 1989.10.26
From: Attorney General WA
To: West Australian Parliament (Council)
"Criminal Code Amendment (Decriminalisation of Homosexuality) Bill
Doc. No: 40 - 23
Letters 1989.10.27
From: Brooks H and Dent R
To: Editor Courier Mail
Two letters "The issue according to Logos" and "Point missed"
Doc. No: 41 - 23
Letter 1989.10.30
From: Knight J
To: Editor Courier Mail
"Casinos passed by"
Doc. No: 42 - 23
Letter 1989.11.01
From: Secretary (CC) QAGLR
To: Secretaries Gay Organisations
Invitations to have stalls following planned march in December
(specific date not certain)
Doc. No: 43 - 23
Speeches 1989.11.02
From: Parliamentarian
To: Parliament WA (Council)
A number of second reading speeches on changes to the criminal code.
Doc. No: 44 - 23
Letters 1989.11.03
From: Correspondence
To: Editor Courier Mail
"Election: the issues"; "God first"; "Corruption"
Doc. No: 45 - 23
Press Article 1989.11.04
From: Media Courier Mail
"Police blitz beats: 'gays' - Pockets of 'redneck' police had started a
blitz on homosexuality .."
Doc. No: 46 - 23
Press Article 04.11.1989
From: Media Australian
"Dark forces agitate for Christian dictatorship" (Date not certain)
Doc. No: 47 - 23
Press Article 1989.11.05
From: Media Sunday Mail
"Sex slur angers Goss - Nats 'down in the gutter. - The National Party
is to launch a provocative television commercial that suggests a vote for
the ALP is a vote for homosexuality." Page 1
Doc. No: 48 - 23
Program 1989.11.05
From: QAGLR
To: Participants Gay Summit
Program for Gay Summit.. For list of speakers refer earlier minutes of
meeting of QAGLR. Thank you speech given by Greg Weir.
Doc. No: 49 - 23
Rough notes 1989.11.05
From: Secretary (CC) QAGLR
Summit proceedings. The number of people quoted as attending the
Summit increased as the day proceeded.
Doc. No: 50 - 23
Very rough notes 1989.11.05
From: Weir Greg QAGLR
Notes of proceeding of Summit which were used for making a thank
you speech at the end of the day.
Doc. No: 50A - 23
Press Article 1989.11.06
From: Media Courier Mail
"Corruption a key issue at election - Churches" Outline of various
churches' positions. (Not sure if this is the correct date. Might be
dated 7th)
Doc. No: 50B - 23
Press Article 1989.11.06
From: Media Courier Mail
"Nats 'obsessed with sex, drugs" Goss
Doc. No: 51 - 23
Press Article 1989.11.06
From: Media Australian
"Nats' TV ad depicts gay flood under Labor"
Doc. No: 52 - 23
Press Article 1989.11.06
From: Media Financial Review
"Cooper tries to turn tide with 'gay flood' warning"
Doc. No: 52A - 23
Press Article 1989.11.06
From: Media Carins Post
"Cooper challenges Labor family deal" (Queensland)
Doc. No: 53 - 23
Press Article 1989.11.06
From: Media Courier Mail
"Nats' credibility on Queer Street after commercial" (Kavanagh)
Doc. No: 54 - 23
Cartoon 1989.11.06
From: Media Courier Mail
"The First Punch"
Doc. No: 55 - 23
Editorial 1989.11.06
From: Media Sun
"Nats must see corruption as election issue"
Doc. No: 56 - 23
Press Article 1989.11.06
From: Media Canberra Times
"Homosexuality a Qld election issue"
Doc. No: 57 - 23
Transcript 1989.11.06
From: Media ABC Radio
"Logos Foundation seeking views of all parties in current Queensland
election campaign on social issues including abortion, homosexuality,
AIDS and pornography
Doc. No: 58 - 23
Press Article 1989.11.06
From: Media Age
"Moral decay' if Labor wins in Queensland, Cooper."
Doc. No: 59 - 23
Press Article 1989.11.06
From: Media Australian
"Gay factor in Qld Election"
Doc. No: 60 - 23
Press Article 1989.11.06
From: Media West Australian
"Foss stands firm and waits for the flack" Liberal member of the Upper
House in WA indicates he will cross the floor in support of the Bill.
Doc. No: 61 - 23
Editorial 1989.11.06
From: Media West Australian
"Question of conscience"
Doc. No: 62 - 23
Minutes 1989.11.06
From: Treasurer (PS) QAGLR
General Meeting: Items include: a) Gay Theatre Project; b) National
Party Anti Homosexual Advertisement; c) Pre Election Activity (A
sub-committee be formed to assist the executive in implementation of
a pre-election campaign.); d) Submission to Criminal Justice Commission;
e) Post Election Action.
Doc. No: 63 - 23
List 1989.11.06
From: Election Activity Sub-Committee QAGLR
Contact list of people on the committee
Doc. No: 64 - 23
Press Article 1989.11.07
From: Media Courier Mail
"TV attack on 'gays' does not exist: NP" Also contains information
on the Opposition putting homosexual law reform into the province
of the Criminal Justice Commission
Doc. No: 65 - 23
Press Article 1989.11.07
From: Media Courier Mail
"Premier: I've not read the vice report in full" (Refers to Sturgess Report
and the recommendations to reduce the penalty for homosexual acts in
private and changing criminal breaches from an indictable offence to a
misdemeanour.
Doc. No: 66 - 23
Press Article 1989.11.07
From: Media Financial Review
"Churches enter Qld morals row"
Doc. No: 67 - 23
Cartoon 1989.11.07
From: Media Financial Review
"Welcome to Queens' land"
Doc. No: 68 - 23
Press Article 1989.11.07
From: Media Sydney Morning Herald
"Cooper and Churches on collision course"
Doc. No: 69 - 23
Editorial 1989.11.07
From: Media Courier Mail
"Corruption is a key issue"
Doc. No: 70 - 23
Cartoon 1989.11.07
From: Media Courier Mail
"National Party Rule 1: No Pooftas...."
Doc. No: 71 - 23
Editorial 1989.11.07
From: Media Daily Sun
"Red herring clouding real issue in poll"
Doc. No: 72 - 23
Press Article 1989.11.07
From: Media Australian
"Churches refuse to be sidetracked by moral issues"
Doc. No: 73 - 23
Press Article 1989.11.07
From: Media Canberra Times
"Gay-rights campaigner in cattle country" (Also give a reference
to a cartoon pg 8
Doc. No: 74 - 23
Press Article 1989.11.07
From: Media Mercury
"Labor Party heads for internal brawl over gay law reform" Tasmania
Doc. No: 75 - 23
Cartoon 1989.11.08
From: Media Daily Sun
"Those of us who are not facing corruption charges will campaign on
morality"
Doc. No: 76 - 23
Press Article 1989.11.08
From: Media Sydney Morning Herald
"Bishop condemns Nationals' moralism"
Doc. No: 77 - 23
Press Article 1989.11.08
From: Media Sydney Morning Herald
"Ignorance a Christian virtue in Qld" (Approximate dating)
Doc. No: 78 - 23
Press Article 1989.11.08
From: Media Courier Mail
"National anti-homosexual campaign 'common knowledge"
Doc. No: 79 - 23
Press Article 1989.11.08
From: Media Daily Sun
"Qld to host Gay Games" PG 1
Doc. No: 80 - 23
Press Article 1989.11.08
From: Media Daily Sun
"Goss hits back on morals"
Doc. No: 81 - 23
Press Article 1989.11.08
From: Media Daily Sun
"Logos attacked by churches"
Doc. No: 82 - 23
Press Article 1989.11.08
From: Media Australian
"Demand for public morality turned to advantage of the corrupt"
Doc. No: 83 - 23
Press Article 1989.11.08
From: Media Canberra Times
"Qld Nationals deny existence of advert"
Doc. No: 84 - 23
Press Article 1989.11.08
From: Media Financial Review
"Cooper's party is no gay celebration"
Doc. No: 85 - 23
Letters 1989.11.08
From: Thornton W and O'Sullivan D
To: Editor Courier Mail
Two letters to the editors
Doc. No: 86 - 23
Press Article 1989.11.08
From: Media Financial Review
"Labor nervous as Hawke stalks Qld election scene" (Background)
Doc. No: 87 - 23
Letter 1989.11.08
From: Weir G
To: Browne, Michael QAGLR
Draft letter regarding development of the QAGLR campaign; tactics
and possible police activity.
Doc. No: 88 - 23
Press Article 1989.11.09
From: Media Sun
"Nationals pledge war on evil"
Doc. No: 89 - 23
Press Article 1989.11.09
From: Media Australian
"Brotherly love versus barbed-wire morality" (date uncertain)
Doc. No: 90 - 23
Advertisement 1989.11.09
From: National Party
To: Media Courier Mail
Full page advertisement. "The Labor Policies Goss denies - At least
Labor's official Policy Book doesn't tell lies.....Page 35 Decriminalise
Marijuana...Page 48 Abolish Queensland's Censorship Laws....Page
49: Decriminalise homosexuality 'Labor will legislate to remove
criminal sanctions against homosexual acts.." Page 49: Promote
Abortion on Demand.....
Doc. No: 91 - 23
Press Article 1989.11.09
From: Media Sydney Morning Herald
"Nats candidate at 'bucks' night" (approximately dated)
Doc. No: 92 - 23
Press Article 1989.11.09
From: Media Courier Mail
"NP Govt the most corrupt, says Hawke"
Doc. No: 93 - 23
Press Article 1989.11.09
From: Media Courier Mail
"Prisoner to see his boyfriend" Canada
Doc. No: 94 - 23
Press Article 1989.11.09
From: Media Age
"Cooper accuses Labor of being soft on drugs"
Doc. No: - 23
Press Article 1989.11.09
From: Media Sydney Morning Herald
"I can't stop gay games says Premier" Queensland.
Doc. No: 95 - 23
Agenda and Attachments 1989.11.09
From: Weir G Letter Writing Campaign Committee (QAGLR)
Includes aims, back drop to campaign; outcomes; program
Doc. No: 95A - 23
Press Article 1989.11.09
From: Media Financial Review
"Hawke, Goss fly into trouble in Mt Isa
Doc. No: 96 - 23
Press Article 1989.11.10
From: Media Courier Mail
"In the name of Logos - As mainstream churches distanced themselves
from the controversial Logos Foundation this week, the group's political
activities continued to come under scrutiny.."
Doc. No: 97 - 23
Editorial 1989.11.10
From: Media Australian
"A high moral tone"
Doc. No: 98 - 23
Cartoon 1989.11.10
From: Media Australian
"When Worlds Collide"
Doc. No: 99 - 23
Press Article 1989.11.10
From: Media Australian
"Coopers crusaders go back to the future"
Doc. No: 100 - 23
Press Article 1989.11.10
From: Media Sydney Morning Herald
"The corruption election"
Doc. No: 101 - 23
Press Article 1989.11.10
From: Media Financial Review
"A symbolic Cooper entrance" Description of the National Party
election campaign"
Doc. No: 102 - 23
Press Article 1989.11.10
From: Media Australian
"Logos draws up political hit list" (Missing first part of article)
Doc. No: 103 - 23
Press Article 1989.11.10
From: Media Mercury
"Bishop lashes Bennet over anti-gay attack" Tasmania.
Doc. No: 104 - 23
Press Article 1989.11.11
From: Media Australian
"Dowding speaks - with gay abandon" (Premier, West Australia)
Doc. No: 105 - 23
Press Article 1989.11.11
From: Media Age
"West divided over law" (Western Australia)
Doc. No: 106 - 23
Press Articles 1989.11.12
From: Media Sunday Sun
Feature article: "To be gay in Queensland" Includes - "Coming out'
is a big fear for women"; "We hear reports of violence against
homosexuals - that included allegations of police bashing"; Shame and
fear after an assault"
Doc. No: 107 - 23
Press Article 1989.11.12
From: Media Sunday Sun
"Gay Games are unfair to us straight"
Doc. No: 108 - 23
Editor 1989.11.12
From: Media Sunday Sun
"Bribery still the big issue"
Doc. No: 109 - 23
Press Article 1989.11.13
From: Media Courier Mail
"Gillies as Joh II aims straight at the jocular" Comedian performing at
ALP campaign launch.
Doc. No: 110 - 23
Press Article 1989.11.13
From: Media Courier Mail
"Sex case accused is dead" Boston.
Doc. No: 111 - 23
Press Article 1989.11.13
From: Media Sydney Morning Herald
"Tas to look at gay laws"
Doc. No: 112 - 23
Speech 1989.11.14
From: Foss P
To: Parliament WA
"I am concerned about the public concern - and it is a concern that I
share - that changing the law may indicate a change in attitude in this
parliament.... I have sought to put on the Notice Paper a preamble. A
preamble is a very important part of an Act, and that I have been urging
the use of preambles in this parliament because preambles state better
than other ways the policy of an Act. I realise the public perception is
not necessarily the same as the perception of a judge or a court. The
preamble reads -
WHEREAS, the Parliament does not believe that sexual acts between
consenting adults in private ought to be regulated by the criminal code;
AND WHEREAS, the Parliament disapproves of sexual relations between
persons of the same sex;
AND WHEREAS, the Parliament disapproves of the promotion or
encouragement of homosexual behaviour;
AND WHEREAS, the Parliament does not by its action in removing
any criminal penalty for sexual acts in persons of the same sex wish to
create a change in community attitudes to homosexual behaviour;
AND WHEREAS, in particular the Parliament disapproves of persons
with care and supervision or authority over young persons urging them
to adopt homosexuality as a lifestyle and disapproves of instrumentalities
of the State so doing....
I wish to go further than that , because two areas need to be dealt with,
and for that reason I have proposed a new part II to this Bill.... I have
chosen the age of 21 as the age of consent for males for particular
reasons....
Doc. No: 113 - 23
Speeches 1989.11.14
From: Members
To: Parliament WA
"Criminal Code Amendment (Decriminalisation of Homosexuality) Bill"
Doc. No: 114 - 23
Press Article 1989.11.14
From: Media Age
"Rigged seats undermine morality in Qld: Bowen" (Federal Attorney General
Doc. No: 115 - 23
Press Article 1989.11.14
From: Media Sydney Morning Herald
Divorce rate high in the land of moral issues"
Doc. No: 116 - 23
Speeches 1989.11.15
From: Members of Parliament
To: Parliament WA
Committee stage of the "Criminal Code Amendment
(Decriminalisation of Homosexuality) Bill"
Doc. No: 117 - 23
Press Article 1989.11.16
From: Media Australian
"Gays get law reform, but only for over 21s"
Doc. No: 118 - 23
Speeches 1989.11.16
From: Parliamentarians
To: Parliament WA
Committee stage of "Criminal Amendment
(Decriminalisation of Homosexuality) Bill"
Doc. No: 119 - 23
Press Article 1989.11.16
From: Media West Australian
"Libs worried by gay debate" WA
Doc. No: 120 - 23
Press Article 1989.11.16
From: Media West Australian
"Most reject Bill: poll"
Doc. No: 121 - 23
Press Article 1989.11.17
From: Media Courier Mail
"Who'll get the votes: Latest Courier Mail poll - Thinking about the
coming State election to be held on December 2nd, which, if any of these
issues will MOST influence your voting intention ? ....Policy on homosexuality"
Doc. No: 122 - 23
Press Article 1989.11.17
From: Media West Australian
"Libs may delay gay Bill, says Halden" WA
Doc. No: 123 - 23
Press Article 1989.11.18
From: Media Sydney Morning Herald
"God remains an issue in Queensland"
Doc. No: 124 - 23
Press Article 1989.11.18
From: Media
"Goss ashamed of his party - Nationals leader" (Federal Leader)
Doc. No: 125 - 23
Press Article 1989.11.19
From: Media Sunday Mail
"Logos" who and what's behind it"
Doc. No: 126 - 23
Press Article 1989.11.19
From: Media Sunday Mail
"Reconstruction of society is the goal" Logos Foundation
Doc. No: 127 - 23
Press Article 1989.11.20
From: Media Sydney Morning Herald
"HIV-positive priest halts Vatican conference on AIDS"
Doc. No: 128 - 23
Letters 1989.11.20
From: Young, A and Downes V
To: Editor Courier Mail
Two letters - "Mike (Ahern) would not have done" and
"Keep door closed on sex"
Doc. No: 129 - 23
Minutes 1989.11.20
From: Treasurer (PS) QAGLR
General Meeting. Items include: a) Action Committee (Activities
for the rally to be held on 17 December); b) Fundraising; c) Letter
Writing Committee - formed at September 25th General Meeting.
(Note attendance levels since the commencement of this section of the
archive)
Doc. No: 130 - 23
Report 1989.11.20
From: Treasurer QAGLR
Financial Statement
Doc. No: 131 - 23
Press Article 1989.11.21
From: Media Sydney Morning Herald
"Mudslingers take their muck to town - The Queensland National party
is making all manner of claims in order to bolster its election chances"
Doc. No: 132 - 23
Third Reading 1989.11.22
From: Parliamentarians (Council)
To: Parliament WA
Voting on "Law Reform (Decriminalisation of Sodomy) Bill. Ayes (17)
and Noes (14)
Doc. No: 133 - 23
Letter 1989.11.22
From: Secretary QAGLR
To: Members QAGLR
Items include: a) Information on rallies being held by other groups prior
to the Roma Street Rally; b) information on Gay Rally 17/12; c) "Unfortunately
Michael Browne has decided to step down as Chair of QAGLR"; d) information
on filling vacancy.
Doc. No: 134 - 23
Editorial 1989.11.23
From: Media Sun
"Top cop has unenviable clean-up job"
Doc. No: 135 - 23
Press Article 1989.11.23
From: Media West Australian
"Death threats over gay issue - both Labor's John Halden, who sponsored the
legislation, and Liberal backbencher Peter Foss, who heavily amended it, said
after the Bill was finally passed through the Upper House yesterday that they
had been threatened."
Doc. No: 136 - 23
Press Article 1989.11.24
From: Media West Australian
"Premier, MP at odds on gay Bill - He (Premier) is particularly concerned that
part 2 of the Bill ... could run counter to the opportunity for reasonable discussion
on the issue"
Doc. No: 137 - 23
Press Article 1989.11.24
From: Media Courier Mail
"Court told of heterosexual plea"
Doc. No: 138 - 23
Press Article 1989.11.28
From: Media Age
"It's official - sex is good"
Doc. No: 138A - 23
Press Article 1989.11.28
From: Media Courier Mail
"National Party accuses Catholic Church group of supporting ALP.
Doc. No: 139 - 23
Press Article 1989.11.29
From: Media Courier Mail
"Introducing Goss's team of whatsisnames" (Shadow Ministry). News
paper named is uncertain.
Doc. No: 139A - 23
Letter 1989.11.29
From: Clark D Toowoomba Community Legal Service
To: Secretary QAGLR
Request for information on QAGLR
Doc. No: 140 - 23
Press Article 1989.11.30
From: Media
"Judge slated on 'gay' death case" New York
Doc. No: 141 - 23
Press Article 1989.11.30
From: Media Courier Mail
"A slick lullaby, and there won't be a Mardi Gras - If it was a coincidence,
it was delightful. There, on a stage that only recently vacated by tutu-clad,
feather boa-brandishing transvestites, Opposition Leader Wayne Goss ruled
out any Labor-inspired Mardi Gras in Queensland" (Press Club)
Doc. No: 142 - 23
Press Article 1989.11.30
From: Media Australian
"Bingham 'at fault' over police files"
Doc. No: 143 - 23
Speech 1989.11.30
From: Buchanan
To: Parliament WA
Second Reading Speech (Assembly). "In this light, I would like to quote
the following statement from the Gay Reform Group - 'Homosexuals, as
much as others in the community, simply seek to be able to get on with
their lives and to be able to enjoy to the maximum extent possible, all that
life has to offer. They wish to maximise their potential to contribute to
society through their work and other activities. They do not seek to turn
people into homosexuals or to bring about the destruction of the family.
Homosexuals simply want to be treated with the same dignity and respect
that is accorded other members of the community and to live their lives free
from the guilt and fear presently experienced.' This encapsulates the intent
of the legislation before us. I commend the Bill to the House."
Doc. No: 144 - 23
Newsletter 1989.12.01
From: Acceptance
"Example of material produced by a gay religious group
Doc. No: 145 - 23
Press Article 1989.12.01
From: Media Sydney Morning Herald
"Scared candidate - Queensland's only confessed gay candidate will vote
by post tomorrow as he fears he will be shot if he returns to Gregory, the
electorate he's contesting..."
Doc. No: 146 - 23
Press Article 1989.12.01
From: Media Sydney Morning Herald
"Take a look behind you too, Mr Cooper... One Party member said 'there
are plenty of gay Nationals"
Doc. No: 146A - 23
Letter 1989.12.04
From: Drinkwater P
To: Weir G
"Just a not to advise that the advance party of the Gay Invasion crossed the
border this morning into the de-"nationalised" zone. A full force Gay Mardi
Gras is expected to reach the former occupied territory later in the day.
Rumour has it that applications to join the NSW Police Force too an upward
turn this morning with extensive lines forming outside the Tweed Heads CES.
Best wishes for the reconstruction. Regards..."
Doc. No: 147 - 23
Press Article 1989.12.10
From: Media Canberra Times
"Worried gay candidate to vote by mail" Qld
Doc. No: 148 - 23
Press Article 1989.12.01
From: Media Sun
"On World AIDS Day the outlook is still grim - a divided community"
Doc. No: 149 - 23
Paper 1989.12.01
From: Australian Institute of Criminology
"AIDS and Prisons"
Doc. No: 150 - 23
Press Article 1989.12.02
From: Media Australian
"Gay reform strikes snag" WA
Doc. No: 151 - 23
Press Article 1989.12.02
From: Media Mercury
"Gay law reform on AIDS war agenda" Tasmania
Doc. No: 152 - 23
Press Article 1989.12.04
From: Media Sydney Morning Herald
"Goss sets out his priorities"
Doc. No: 153 - 23
Speeches 1989.12.07
From: Parliamentarians (Assembly)
To: Parliament WA
Doc. No: 154 - 23
Press Article 1989.12.08
From: Media West Australian
"Homosexual Bill approved" WA
Doc. No: 155 - 23
Press Article 1989.12.08
From: Media Australian
"Minister revolts on homosexual reform Bill" WA
Doc. No: 156 - 23
Press Article 1989.12.09
From: Media Courier Mail
"Wider powers for workplace discrimination... From next week it (Human
Rights Commission) will be able to investigate and conciliate on alleged
discrimination in a number of new areas. These include....sexual preference."
Doc. No: 157 - 23
Letter and Attachments 1989.12.10
From: Davenport Toehold
Outline of activities and aims of "a Brisbane gay youth group"
Doc. No: 158 - 23
Press Article 1989.12.10
From: Media Sunday Mail
"Gays on March in push for Qld law reform"
Doc. No: 159 - 23
Press Article 1989.12.11
From: Media Courier Mail
"Lets's avoid outrage in any Govt look at homosexuality" Kavanagh
Doc. No: 160 - 23
Press Article 1989.12.11
From: Media Australian
"Gays to press Goss for timetable on law reform" QLD
Doc. No: 160 - 23
Press Article 1989.12.12
From: Media Courier Mail
"Gays' call for reform"
Doc. No: 161 - 23
Letter 1989.12.12
From: Treasurer (PS) QAGLR
To: Macklin M Senate
Request of the Senator to send letter of support after he said he was
unable to attend rally.
Doc. No: 162 - 23
Fax 1989.12.13
From: Altaman D La Trobe University
To: Goss W Premier
Request for reform
Doc. No: 163 - 23
Press Article 1989.12.13
From: Media Canberra Times
"Churchman supports gays - Brisbane: Homosexuality is not a crime
and should be decriminalised, Brisbane's Anglican archbishop-elect
the Right Reverend Peter John Hollingworth, said yesterday."
Doc. No: 164 - 23
Letters 1989.12.13
From: Ferrier C; Euston R; President QAC Browne B
To: Editor Courier Mail
"Kavanagh and the gays (13/12); "Bowled over column" 14/12;
"Outrageous" 14.12.
Doc. No: 165 - 23
Letter 1989.12.13
From: Macklin M Senate
To: Chair (NW) QAGLR
"Statement on the need for Criminal Law Reform"
Doc. No: 166 - 23
Media Release 1989.12.14
From: (CC and NW) QAGLR
To: News Editors Media
"Gay laws force ten Queenslanders per week to attempt suicide".
Doc. No: 167 - 23
Letter and Speech 1989.12.14
From: President Queensland Council for Civil Liberties
To: Nick QAGLR
Letter outlines support for rally to be held. Speech delivered at the
rally entitled, "Council for Civil Liberties calls for repeal of laws against
homosexual conduct."
Doc. No: 168 - 23
Press Article 1989.12.15
From: Media Sun
"Gays take to the streets for reform"
Doc. No: 169 - 23
Press Article 1989.12.15
From: Media Courier Mail
"Law sparks 'gay' suicide bids - report"
Doc. No: 170 - 23
Press Article 1989.12.15
From: Media Sun
"Goss gag to silence ministers"
Doc. No: 171 - 23
Press Article 1989.12.18
From: Media Canberra Times
"Gays have a 'chance under Labor"
Doc. No: 172 - 23
Press Article 1989.12.18
From: Media Courier Mail
"Protest at Forum Gay Rally"
Doc. No: 173 - 23
Letters 1989.12.18
From: Chair QAGLR; Lemon G; Pitt J; Fox W.
To: Editor Courier Mail
Letter headings: a) "Masterpiece of prejudice"; b) "Free Choice";
c) "Horrific"; d) "Killer disease"
Doc. No: 174 - 23
Press Article 1989.12.20
From: Media Courier Mail
"Gay' laws low on list - Bingham (CJC) - 'It involves some social
judgements that the politicians are in a good position to make' Sir
Max said. 'We've got more urgent tasks as I see it on hand in relation
to the criminal justice system"
Doc. No: 175 - 23
Letter 1989.12.21
From: Executive Members
To: Attorney General Qld
List of areas of the code which need reform and supporting argument.
Doc. No: 176 - 23
Press Article 1989.12.22
From: Media Courier Mail
"CJC to hit sex, drugs, bookies - chief"
Doc. No: 177 - 23
Letters 1989.12.22
To: Editor Courier Mail
Nine letters to the editor
Doc. No: 179 - 23
Minutes 1989.12.29
From: Secretary QAGLR
Executive meeting: Outlines a model for the restructuring of the
organisation to deal with law reform campaign. Models for not
adopted after discussion of Letter/ Campaign sub committee
report of January. (Notes of meeting by Secretary, Colin Crosbie
attached
Doc. No: 180 - 23
Press Article 1989.12.29
From: Media Courier Mail
"ALP to review old laws"
Doc. No: 181 - 23
Calendar 1990.01.01
For the year 1990
Doc. No: 182 - 23
Press Article 1990.01.01
From: Media The Galah
"First official sanctioned march". Report in Brisbane gay paper of
March held in December (Also article on Western Australian
reform and Tasmanian activity). Paper usually distributed mid-month
Doc. No: 183 - 23
Newsletter 1990.01.01
From: QAGLR Cairns
"Queensland Gay Action News" Items include: a) Some thoughts
from the Chairman Ted; b) Update on QAGLR; c) Protest Action
outside the Cairns Post; d) Cartoon from the Cairns Post;
e) Series of Articles - "Churches head believes being gay is no crime"
(Cairns Post 13/12/1989); "Homosexual marriage is no ground for visa"
(Sunday Mail 7/1.1990); "Feds extend equal opportunity law (Star
Observer 15.12.1989); Gays Demand the Govt reform laws" (Melbourne
Star Observer 29.12.1989); Gay Rights (New International (Nov 1989);
Letter to the Editor - Queensland Out of step with 'gay' legislation"
(Cairns Post 29.12.1989)] Advertisement from QAGLR in the Cairns
Post 1.12.1989 - "Gays - your safety, your liberty, your lives are under
threat as never before in Queensland. On 2nd December use your vote
to rid this state of the Nationals and their fellow-travellers"; "Gay
prostitutes spark AIDS fears (Cairns Post 13.12.1989); Letter to the
editor "Revelations"; f) Advertisement - Congratulation on winning
election (Cairns Post 8.12.1989). Also a number of other reprintings
of articles.
Doc. No: 184 - 23
Press Article 1990.01.02
From: Media Courier Mail
"Safe sex comic 'to educate children"
Doc. No: 185 - 23
Letter 1990.01.02
From: Secretary AFAA
To: Secretary QAGLR
Information on the Australian Gay Games to be held in Brisbane from
a Brisbane gay and lesbian sporting association.
Doc. No: 186 - 23
Letter 1990.01.03
From: President QAC
To: Minister for Police Qld
Regarding police decoys (An unusual line of argument)
Doc. No: 187 - 23
Press Article 1990.01.04
From: Media Australian
"Young Liberals to debate heroin and AIDS
Doc. No: 188 - 23
Letter 1990.01.04
From: Weir G
To: Members QAGLR Campaign Committee
Request for idea to be considered at committee meeting on 15th
Doc. No: 189 - 23
Minutes 1990.01.07
From: Convenor QAGLR CJC subcommittee
Activities and tasks assigned.
Doc. No: 190 - 23
Press Article 1990.01.08
From: Media Courier Mail
"The curse of the privileged"
Doc. No: 191 - 23
Press Article 1990.01.08
From: Media Courier Mail
"Court told of naked men's photographs"
Doc. No: 192 - 23
Letter 1990.01.10
From: Swider R
To: Secretary QAGLR
Offer of support
Doc. No: 193 - 23
Press Article 1990.01.10
From: Media Australian
"Mining town in uproar over sex"
Doc. No: 194 - 23
Letters 1990.01.11
From: Four correspondence
To: Editor Courier Mail
Four letters over the period 11-28 January.
Doc. No: 195 - 23
Minutes 1990.01.10
From: Secretary QAGLR
Items include: a) Presidents Report; Letter Writing Committee's
Report (GW tabled report outlining the committee's strategy and a
proposed one for QAGLR. (This item needs a comment on tactical
development. There was a major change in direction at this point.)
Secretaries notes of meeting attached
Doc. No: 196 - 23
Minutes 1990.01.11
From: Weir G QAGLR Letter Writing and Post Election Campaign
Committee
"Rough notes for meeting 15/1/90". Not so rough. Contents include:
Membership; Committee's meeting program to date; Consolidation
and planing; Community Lobbying and Support; Public Political Lobbying.
Doc. No: 197 - 23
Press Clippings 1990.01.11
From: Weir Greg
To: Executive and Campaign Committee QAGLR
"Media coverage of Gay Issues, October - December 1989" and
"Press clippings - New South Wales legal changes". The first of series
of background briefing papers.
Doc. No: 198 - 23
Press Article 1990.01.12
From: Media Courier Mail
"Bid to end guard duty, move police to the beat" ("beat" used in its more
general sense)
Doc. No: 199 - 23
Press Article 1990.01.13
From: Media Courier Mail
"Legalise homosexual acts, says Young Liberals"
Doc. No: 200 - 23
Media Release 1990.01.13
From: QAGLR
To: News Editors Media
QAGLR welcomes Young Liberals support
Doc. No: 201 - 23
Working Paper 1990.01.15
From: Weir G QAGLR Letter Writing and Post Election Campaign
Committee
Items include: "Rough notes for meeting 15/1/90" (not so rough.
Contents include: a) Membership; b) Committee's meeting program
to date; c) Consolidation and planing; d) Community Lobbying and
Support; e) Public Political Lobbying. (Deserves a note. Provided time
permits)
Doc. No: 202 - 23
Letter 1990.01.15
From: Cox S QAGLR Campaign Sub Committee
Draft letter to go to organisations regarding calling of the round tables.
Doc. No: 203 - 23
Letter 1990.01.16
From: Mason-Johnson Toowoomba Community Legal Service
To: Secretary (CC) QAGLR
Apology for being unable to attend "AGM"
Doc. No: 204 - 23
Letter 1990.01.18
From: Weir Greg QAGLR Campaign Committee
To: Members QAGLR Campaign Committee
Forwarding draft report to go to general meeting and request for
comments or additions and setting meeting time before general meeting
to be held on February 22nd.
Doc. No: 205 - 23
Letter 1990.01.18
From: Joughin M
To: Editor Australian
"Lesbians shock for Catholics"
Doc. No: 206 - 23
Press Article 1990.01.18
From: Media Courier Mail
"Sex queries discriminate - lone parents"
Doc. No: 207 - 23
Press Article 1990.01.19
From: Media Sun
"Debate on homosexual cause continues - Gay dilemma still unsolved"
Doc. No: 208 - 23
Press Article 1990.01.19
From: Media Sun
"Gays back Libs stand" Qld
Doc. No: 209 - 23
Press Article 1990.01.19
From: Media Courier Mail
"Scots judge quits in sex scandal" (Scotland)
Doc. No: 210 - 23
Press Article 1990.01.19
From: Media Australian
"Church row flares over 'support of lesbians" Sydney and Melbourne.
Doc. No: 211 - 23
Press Article 1990.01.21
From: Media Sunday Mail
"Gay film star feared the publicity would kill him" America
Doc. No: 212 - 23
Agenda 1990.01.22
From: Secretary (CC) QAGLR
General Meeting: Major items deal with strategy and possibility of an
office and coordinator. (two copies cc and gw)
Doc. No: 213 - 23
Report 1990.01.22
From: (GW) QAGLR Letter Writing and Post Election Campaign
Committee
Items include: a) Development of report; b) Phases of the Campaign
(One: Consolidation and Planing. Two: Community Lobbying and
Support; Three: Public and Political Lobbying); Round table of gay
groups; Lobby kit; Constituent lobbying campaign;
Doc. No: 214 - 23
Motions 1990.01.22
From: GW Campaign Committee
A series of action motions by endorsement of meeting (Comment -
passed unanimously, but not whole heartedly.)
Doc. No: 215 - 23
Agenda 1990.01.22
From: Secretary (CC) QAGLR
Series of motions: Drawn up from previous executive meeting
Doc. No: 216 - 23
Report 1990.01.22
From: Treasurer QAGLR
Doc. No: 217 - 23
Minutes 1990.01.22
From: Secretary QAGLR
Major decisions taken on the development and analysis of law reform.
A very tactical meeting. (Notes of meeting by the secretary attached)
Doc. No: - 23
File Note 1990.01.22
From: Weir Greg
Need for comment - Regarding operations and nature of the executive
and campaign committee.
Doc. No: 218 - 23
Letter 1990.01.25
From: Hevia ma
To: QAC
A Dalliance letter
Doc. No: 219 - 23
Press Article 1990.01.25
From: Media Courier Mail
"CJC can reform 'gay' law this year: Beattie
Doc. No: 220 - 23
Press Article 1990.01.27
From: Media Courier Mail
To:
"Government passes the buck on reform: Nats" Qld
Doc. No: 221 - 23
Letter 1990.01.27
From: Mooney JW
To: Editor Courier Mail
"Conservatives' are needed"
Doc. No: 221 - 23
Letter 1990.01.30
From: Whitmore ME
To: Editor Courier Mail
"Lesser of evils"
Doc. No: 222 - 23
Letter 1990.01.29
From: Carden M QAC
To: Secretary QAGLR
Information on free Hepatitis B vaccine.
Doc. No: 223 - 23
Letter 1990.01.31
From: Weir G
To: North P
Request to examine feedback on campaign program. The letter
distributed to a few people within and outside the gay community,
who had some experience in lobbying and campaigning.
Doc. No: 224 - 23
Letter 1990.01.31
From: Hales, Tracy
To: Qld Aids Council
"Growing up in Qld, I found it incredible that the cops stopped the
traffic not us...."
Doc. No: 225 - 23
Letter 1990.02.04
From: Secretary (CC) QAGLR
To: Gay Groups
"The gay summit held in Brisbane late last year indicated there was
a high level of enthuriam (sic), expertise and energy from many of the
gay groups in Brisbane. To build on this, QAGLR wishes to set up a
round table discussion of all the gay groups."
Doc. No: 226 - 23
Memo and Attachment 1990.02.05
From: Tahmindjis P
To: Weir G
Copy of his assessment of the legal section which had to be altered in
the Criminal Code and Liquor act. These provided the legal opinion for
letter to the Attorney General and also policy adopted at the "Round
Table" meeting of gay and lesbian groups
Doc. No: 227 - 23
Press Article 1990.02.05
From: Media Courier Mail
"Catholics to ask police to move Nile" NSW
Doc. No: 228 - 23
Letter 1990.02.07
From: Correspondents
To: Editor Courier Mail
A number of letters to the editors regarding the move by the Sydney
Roman Catholic Church to stop Festival of Light campaigner and NSW
Member of Parliament from using the steps of a Cathedral to protest
against the Gay Mardi Gras.
Doc. No: 229 - 23
Press Article 1990.02.10
From: Media Sydney Morning Herald
"Guiding Light for gays in doubt - examines a Christian initiative to
draw people away from homosexuality" Brisbane
Doc. No: 230 - 23
Letter 1990.02.11
From: Secretary (CC) QAGLR
To: Members QAGLR
Notification of next meeting of the Association (26th February). Agenda
items outlined include: Reports and general business. Also attachment of
previous minutes.
Doc. No: 231 - 23
Letter 1990.02.12
From: President Queensland University of Technology Gay and Lesbian
Society
To: Secretary QAGLR
Acceptance of invitation to Gay Round Table and nominations of two
representatives.
Doc. No: 232 - 23
Letter 1990.02.13
From: Barry, Geoff Australian Free Allsports Assoc.
To: Secretary QAGLR
Acceptance of invitation to Gay Round Table and nominations of two
representatives.
Doc. No: 233 - 23
Press Article 1990.02.14
From: Media Courier Mail
"Politically risky to make prostitution legal: Gunn" National Party member
of the Parliamentary Criminal Justice Committee.
Doc. No: 234 - 23
Press Article 1990.02.14
From: Media Courier Mail
"SP books, prostitutes head drugs on CJC list"
Doc. No: 235 - 23
Letter 1990.02.14
From: Secretary (RS) Acceptance
To: Secretary QAGLR
Acceptance to Gay Round Table
Doc. No: 236 - 23
Agenda and Working papers 1990.02.14
From: Members Sub Committee
To: Weir G QAGLR Sub Committee (Campaign and Community Support)
Agenda Items include: a) Round table; b) Lobby Kit; c) Constituent
Campaign; d) Reporting to next QAGLR. Attachments include:
i) Motions from last meeting; ii) material posted to groups; iii) Letter
and Questionnaire to Parliamentarians; iv) QAGLR CJC Sub Committee's
Recommendations; v) Outline of Constituent Lobby Campaign.
Doc. No: 237 - 23
Letter (Draft) 1990.02.14
From: Connole, Chris QAGLR Sub Committee
To: Secretary Royal Australian and NZ College of Psychiatrists (QLD)
Request for support for legal change
Doc. No: 238 - 23
Letter (Draft) 1990.02.14
From: Connole, Chris QAGLR Sub Committee
To: Secretary Australian Association of Social Workers(QLD)
Request for support for legal change
Doc. No: 238a - 23
Notes 1990.02.14
From: Connole, Chris QAGLR Sub Committee
To: Weir G Sub Committee QAGLR
Drafting notes for typing.Request for support for legal change
Doc. No: 239 - 23
List 1990.02.14
From: Connol and Weir
To: Sub Committee QAGLR
Contact list of possible welfare organisations which would support
legal change
Doc. No: 240 - 23
Letter 1990.02.14
From: Secretary (GW) QAGLR
To: Labor Parliamentarians QLD
"Could you please mark the topics which will assist you in considering
the issue of reform, and return it to the above address." (List of questions
used as an evaluation tool.)
Doc. No: 241 - 23
Minutes 1990.02.14
From: QAGLR Campaign Sub Committee
Items include: Round Table; Information kit; Gay Constituent Campaign
Doc. No: 242 - 23
Letter 1990.02.14
From: Chair (NW) QAGLR
To: Attorney General Qld
Letter prepared by Patrick Palmer, from the QAGLR CJC Subcommittee.
Proposals for legal changes prepared by Phillip Tahmindjis. Letter presented
at a meeting between the Attorney General's Private Secretary, Di Fingleton,
and members of QAGLR (Ward, Lamachen, Weir, and possibly Stanbrook)
Doc. No: 243 - 23
Letter 1990.02.15
From: Ricketts D
To: Editor Courier Mail
"Gays have a place"
Doc. No: 244 - 23
Note 1990.02.15
From: Smith, Gerry Federated Miscellaneous Workers Union
To: Weir G
Confirmation of meeting room booking at the Unions meeting room.
Doc. No: 245 - 23
Press Article 1990.02.16
From: Media Courier Mail
AIDS council raps Uni comic handout"
Doc. No: 246 - 23
Letters 1990.02.17
From: Correspondents
To: Editors Papers
A number of letters: a) "Clerical affliction"; b) "Anglican Lead"
(Sydney Morning Herald 17.2.1990); c) "The lure of a cult" (Courier Mail
16.2.1990); d) "Miserable stereotype" (Courier mail 27.2.1990.)
Doc. No: 247 - 23
Press Article 1990.02.17
From: Media Sydney Morning Herald
"Queensland peeks out of the closet - Queensland gays who join this
evening's Mardi Gras will be celebrating a night's respite from the intolerance
of the Deep North. Wayne Goss's Government has this year to reform..."
Doc. No: 248 - 23
Press Article 1990.02.17
From: Media Sydney Morning Herald
"Organisers aim for violent-free Mardi Gras"
Doc. No: 249 - 23
Letter 1990.02.18
From: Hendry, David Crosslink Congregational Chapel
To: Secretary QAGLR
Accept invitation to Gay Round Table
Doc. No: 250 - 23
Collection 1990.02.19
From: Media Papers
Background articles on the new Labor Governments attitude to World
Heritage listing of Fraser Island. Articles include: a)"Fraser listing"
(Sun 19.2.1990); b) "Environment Issue attracts high priority (Courier
Mail 28.2.1990); c) "Goss gives bit to island probe" (Sunday Mail 4.3.1990);
d) "Fitzgerald heads study of island" (Australian 27.2.1990); e) "Fraser
Greenie boycott threat" (Courier Mail 28.2.1990). These articles are included
as an indication of willingness of government to automatically implement
Australian Labor Party Policy. (There were public statements by the premier
over this time that Labor Party policy was not binding on a Labor government.
The Party machine's policy would be treated like any lobby group's position.
Doc. No: 251 - 23
Press Article 1990.02.19
From: Media Courier Mail
"Students homosexuality handbook a 'disgrace" Qld. Liberal Students Club
at the University of Queensland.
Doc. No: 251 - 23
Press Article 1990.02.20
From: Media Courier Mail
"Sex book 'a union duty". University of Queensland Student Union.
Doc. No: 252 - 23
Letter 1990.02.19
From: Civil Rights and Law Reform Policy Committee ALP Victoria
To: Premier Qld
"One of the members of this policy committee, Jamie Gardiner, who assisted
Labor MPs at the time of passing homosexual law reform in this state, would
be happy to offer his assistance if you would find it helpful."
Doc. No: 253 - 23
Letter 1990.02.19
From: Civil Rights and Law Reform Policy Committee ALP
To: Secretary (cc) QAGLR
Information on ALP policy and stating that the Victorian Committee had
written to the Queensland Premier.
Doc. No: 254 - 23
Letter 1990.02.19
From: Gardiner J Gay Electoral Lobby (Victoria)
To: QAGLR
Advice and offers of help
Doc. No: 255 - 23
Letter 1990.02.19
From:
To: QAGLR
Regarding research: Coping with AIDS Study (University of Queensland)
Doc. No: 256 - 23
Letter 1990.02.19
From: Stead C
To: QAGLR
Thoughts on law reform and attachments
Doc. No: 257 - 23
Letters 1990.02.19
From: Correspondents
To: Editor Courier Mail
A number of letters: a) "God spoilt 'gay' fun, says Nile" (19.2.1990);
b) "Full weight" (20.2.1990); c) "AIDS cartoon disgusting" (Refers to
Liberal member of the Parliamentary Criminal Justice Committee);
d) "Plain rain: (21.2.1990)
Doc. No: 258 - 23
Letter 1990.02.21
From: Ward N QAGLR
To: Editor Courier Mail
Draft text regarding letters to the editor.
Doc. No: 259 - 23
Letter 1990.02.22
From: Treasurer QAGLR
To: Arger P
"Good to see someone pointing out what a hypocrite Fred Nile really is..."
Doc. No: 260 - 23
Letter 1990.02.22
From: Weir G Round Table Planning Subcommittee QAGLR
To: Representative Gay Groups
Information on Round Table.
Doc. No: 261 - 23
Background material 1990.02.22
From: Weir G QAGLR
To: Representatives Gay Organisations
Information on Round Table meeting of gay and lesbian groups and agenda
for meeting.
Doc. No: 262 - 23
Press Article 1990.02.24
From: Media Courier Mail
"No money to 'gays': Blunt" Federal National Party leader.
Doc. No: 263 - 23
Press Article 1990.02.25
From: Media Sunday Mail
"The life of Hudson: now see all the dirt"
Doc. No: - 23
File note 1990.02.25
From: Weir G
Need for comment on organisation and reason for round table. Secretary
report to Annual General Meeting 1991 give some indication.
Doc. No: 264 - 23
Program and Resource Material 1990.02.25
From: Weir G QAGLR Campaign Sub committee
To: Participants Gay Round Table
Material includes: a) Background; b) Possible outcomes; c) Program;
d) Suggested Law Reforms; e) Relevant Acts; f) Suggestions for a Program
for Law Reform and Specific Activities.
Doc. No: 265 - 23
List 1990.02.25
From: Gay Round Table
Lists of contacts and mailing list for round tables. Two groups were not
represented.
Doc. No: 266 - 23
List 1990.02.25
From: Gay Round Table
List of groups or organisations suggested by participants as a possible
network for law reform. (Bill Anderson)
Doc. No: 267 - 23
Questionnaire 1990.02.25
From: Gay Round table
Responses to see what information participants would like to receive
Doc. No: - 23
File note 1990.02.25
From: Weir Greg
Need for comment on the reaction to round table.
Doc. No: 268 - 23
Minutes 1990.02.26
From: Secretary (CC) QAGLR
General Meeting - a major meeting which because of venue difficulty was
not adequately attended.(Secretaries notes attached.)
Doc. No: 269 - 23
Report 1990.02.26
From: Treasurer (PS) QAGLR
Financial Statement of the Association.
Doc. No: 270 - 23
Letter 1990.02.26
From: "Gay Oz Expo"
To: Secretary QAGLR
Information on an event occurring over Queens Birthday weekend in NSW
Doc. No: 271 - 23
Press Article 1990.02.28
From: Media Courier Mail
"Reform must happen first, says Ahern"
Doc. No: 272 - 23
Press Article 1990.02.28
From: Media (Suburban) South-West News
"Union Hits out at gay claims" (University of Queensland Student Union)
Doc. No: 273 - 23
Material 1990.02.28
From: QAGLR CJC Sub Committee
A collection of material which the committee had worked on: Includes:
a) "Libertarian Argument for Decriminalisation" (Michael Brown);
b) Police Enforcement of Existing Laws (Part 1 Gold Coast; Part Two
Beats; Part 3 Beats (Author possibly Tahmindjis); c) "Arguments
in favour of Gay Law Reform for the CJC Submission (Patrick Palmer);
d) Amendments to the Criminal code.
Doc. No: - 23
File Note 1990.02.28
From: Weir G
Need for comment on the QAGLR CJC Sub Committee.
Doc. No: 274 - 23
Responses 1990.02.28
From: Labor Parliamentarians
To: Secretary QAGLR
Responses to the Questionnaire on which a kit for parliamentarians was
going to be based. The responses where received in February and March.
Those who responded: Sullivan (Member for Glass House); Lorraine
Bird (Member for Whitsunday); Steve Bredhauer (Member for Cook);
Deputy Premier Tom Burns; Jim Elder (Member for Manly); Rod
Welford (Member for Stafford); Minister for Police; Tony McGrady;
Laurel Power (Member for Mansfield); Wendy Edmond (Member of
the Parliamentary Criminal Justice Committee); Matt Foley; Dean
Wells (Attorney General); Ken McElligott (Minister for Health);
Molly Robson (Secretary of the Labor Caucus); Warren Pitt
(Member for Mulgrave); Margaret Woodgate (Member of the
Parliamentary Criminal Justice Committee); Ken Smyth (forwarded
to Attorney General); Darryl Briskey (Member for Redlands);
Minister for Manufacturing and Commerce
Doc. No: 275 - 23
List 1990.02.28
From: ALP member
To: Ward N QAGLR
ALP State Council delegates with an opinion on who would support gay
law reform. Given to the chairperson by a member of the State Council
who thought that delegates should be approached to support a motion
law reform at a meeting of the Council
Doc. No: - 23
File Note 1990.02.28
From: Weir Greg
The role of decision making bodies within in the ALP and their relevance
to gay law reform. It was clear by this stage that the advice to lobby the
State Branch of the ALP had severe limitations, and would not time
well spent.(Further comment needed)
Doc. No: 277 - 23
Letter 1990.03.01
From: Weir G
To: Members QAGLR Campaign Sub-Committee
Notification of meeting and decisions from last meeting. Also Wally
Cowen joining committee.
Doc. No: 277A - 23
Briefing 1990.03.01
From: Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Association
"Parade briefing notes, Parade Entrants-Walking Groups"
Doc. No: 278 - 23
Letter 1990.03.02
From: Palmer, Patrick QAGLR CJC Sub Committee
To: Ward N QAGLR Executive
Resignation as co-ordinator of the sub-committee. "I have decided
that working to achieve law reform as an end in itself is insufficient and
ultimately self defeating. I would rather see law reform being used as
an issue around which to organise and build the grass roots support of
gay men and lesbians in Brisbane. "
Doc. No: 279 - 23
Letter 1990.03.02
From: Ward N QAGLR
To: Editor Courier Mail
"Hatred in print"
Doc. No: 280 - 23
Lists 1990.03.02
From: Weir G
Contact list of major protagonists (Note no women) and groups
Doc. No: - 23
File note 1990.03.02
From: Weir G
Background to people contained on the lists (not completed)
Doc. No: 281 - 23
Press Article 1990.03.02
From: Media Courier Mail
"Sex: difference is between the ears"
Doc. No: 282 - 23
Press Article 1990.03.04
From: Media Sunday Sun
"It's no mardi gras in Sunshine State"
Doc. No: 283 - 23
Agenda and Working Papers 1990.03.04
From: Weir G QAGLR Campaign Sub-Committee
Items include: a) Decisions of last meeting; b) Constituent Lobby
Campaign; c) Round Table meetings; d) lobby kit;
e) mobilisations. Working papers include: Process for
developing campaigns
Doc. No: 284 - 23
Letter 1990.03.04
From: Secretary (CC) QAGLR
To: Members QAGLR
Notification of fund raiser. "A lot has happened over the past month.
The first of the post election round table discussions of the gay
community has taken place and was quite successful. There is a lot
of energy out there...."
Doc. No: 285 - 23
Letter 1990.03.04
From: Secretary (CC) QAGLR
To: Members QAGLR
Notification of Annual General Meeting (26th March)
Doc. No: 286 - 23
Letter 1990.03.04
From: Secretary (GW) QAGLR
To: Participants Gay Round Table
Notifications of second Round Table (Trying to encompass the diversity
of the groups and approaches)
Doc. No: - 23
File Note 1990.03.04
From: Weir G
The fallout from the first round table and developing the agenda for the
second. (Not completed)
Doc. No: 287 - 23
Press Article 1990.03.06
From: Media Courier Mail
"Police pleads guilty to wilful exposure"
Doc. No: 289 - 23
Letter 1990.03.06
From: Weir G
To: Members QAGLR Campaign Sub Committee
Some discussion of networks outlined at the Round Table Meeting and
information on meeting to be held at the home of the Chairperson and
Secretary on 8th March.
Doc. No: 290 - 23
Press Article 1990.03.07
From: Media Courier Mail
"AIDS claims 113 dead in Qld"
Doc. No: 291 - 23
Letter 1990.03.07
From: Facilitator Outcomes
To: Secretary QAGLR
Regarding national organisation and the reporting of anti-gay violence in
Queensland. (Full title of organisation: "Outcomes Youth Support Service",
Runaway Bay Qld). Also information on workshop held by the group)
Doc. No: 292 - 23
Membership 1990.03.07
From: Noble W
To: Secretary QAGLR
Doc. No: 293 - 23
Letter 1990.03.08
From:
To: Premier Queensland
Example of form letter being sent into the Queensland Premier opposing
law reform.
Doc. No: 294 - 23
Press Article 1990.03.08
From: Media Sydney Morning Herald
"Gay' bash victims urged to tell police" NSW
Doc. No: 295 - 23
Letter and Attachments 1990.03.08
From: Stead C
To: Secretary QAGLR
Ideas and suggestions regarding law reform. Comment on organisational
matters - "With the stuff up with the change of venue, and my not knowing
were the Sportsman Hotel was... it took me half an hour to find it."
Doc. No: 295A - 23
Minutes 1990.03.08
From: Secretary (CC) QAGLR
Items include: a) Anti-Gay letters; b) Resignation of the convenor of
the QAGLR Legal subcommittee; c) Report Letter Writing Committee;
d) Legal sub-committee report and program development; e) Lobby kit;
f) Fundraising committee report; g) Mardi Gras report; h) Martin Goddard's
BBQ - Nick Ward attended; i) Round Table feedback; j) QAGLR General
Meeting venue and apology; k) General business. Draft hand written minutes
of this meeting are also included in this section
Doc. No: 296 - 23
Letters 1990.03.08
From: Education Officers QAC
To: Secretary QAGLR
Outlining education activities of the organisation.
Doc. No: 297 - 23
Letter and attachment. 1990.03.09
From: Lovett K Gay Radio Information News Service
To: Ward N
Doc. No: 298 - 23
Press Article 1990.03.10
From: Media Australian
Appointment of Criminal Justice Commissioners. "Goss names reformers
amid consultation row - The Premier announced the selection of eight
part-time commissioners to the independent investigatory and law reform
bodies, the Criminal Justice Commission." (At last)
Doc. No: - 23
File Note 1990.03.10
From: Greg Weir
Evaluation and general planning phase now almost completed re: CJC. by gw.
Doc. No: 299 - 23
Press Article 1990.03.11
From: Media Sunday Sun
"Justice post to Ahern" Offer of deputy chair of the Parliamentary Criminal
Justice Committee
Doc. No: 300 - 23
Memo 1990.03.12
From: Treasurer QAGLR
To: Patterson C
List of contacts for members of the QAGLR CJC Subcommittee.
Doc. No: 301 - 23
Letter 1990.03.12
From: Weir G
To: Members QAGLR
Agenda for meeting to be held on 14th March. "Essentially we have
reached the end of the first phase (Consolidation and Planning) of the
campaign. Planning for the second and third phases will have to be
carried out. Some of the planning will occur at the Round Table meeting.
QAGLR has some suggestions for activities, but there needs to be more
thorough planning."
Doc. No: 302 - 23
Press Article 1990.03.12
From: Media Courier Mail
"Would-be MPs use Uni body says its leader" (Student Union)
Doc. No: 302A - 23
Letter 1990.03.13
From: President QAGLR
To: Premier Queensland
"I would like to express my disgust at the omission of the president of
the Queensland Council for Civil Liberties, Mr Stephen Keim from the
Criminal Justice Commission (not numbered correctly on document
(No 202A) but filed under 303A. Also duplicated under 314. Also draft
letter to the editor on the reverse face of this document.)
Doc. No: 303 - 23
Mud Map 1990.03.14
From: Weir G
Expected time line for law reform. Based on assumptions a) reform
would be brought in before the end of the year; b) The Criminal Justice
Commission will only fleetingly deal with it (Refer Bingham statements
on gay law reform a low priority); c) Major substance of the inquiry
will be dealt with by the Parliamentary Committee; d) the constraints
of the set parliamentary sittings and when the parliamentary inquiry was
likely to hold it major investigations. Give or take a few weeks here or
there it was reasonably accurate. Mud map also outlines the gay community
campaign except for activities organised by the Gay Pride Collective for
gay pride week in June. (Personally this mud map is one of the most
significant documents in the collection, for it was at this stage that we
could say with some degree of confidence what was to be expected as the
year progressed. This was a confidence shared by Stephen Cox at meeting
held to discuss the map.)
Doc. No: - 23
File Note 1990.03.14
From: Weir G
Some tactical elaboration one of my favourite documents, the Mud Map.
(if time permits)
Doc. No: 304 - 23
Flow chart and attachment 1990.03.14
From: Legal and Constitutional Affairs ALP
Outline of the processes of reform (somewhat idealised) and attached
action sheet. (Note amendment to CJC process)
Doc. No: 304A - 23
Working Papers 1990.03.14
From: Campaign Sub-Committee QAGLR
List of agenda items for the meeting of the Campaign sub committee
and related working papers.
Doc. No: 305 - 23
Minutes 1990.03.14
From: Weir G QAGLR Campaign Sub-Committee
An important meeting
Doc. No: - 23
File Note 1990.03.14
From: Weir G
Regarding the consolidation of QAGLR and putting it on a campaign
footing. (if time permits)
Doc. No: 306 - 23
Report 1990.03.14
From: Weir G QAGLR Campaign Sub Committee
Action taken on sub committee's resolution.
Doc. No: 307 - 23
Letter 1990.03.15
From: Weir G QAGLR
To: Participants Gay Round Table
Organisational matters regarding Round Table meeting
Doc. No: 308 - 23
Program 1990.03.15
From: Weir G
To: Gay Round Table
Items include: a) Perusal Time; b) Time lines for reform; c) Development
and sharing ideas on defining and achieving gay law reform in Queensland;
d) Reports from Gay Organisations; e) Developing support from other
community organisations.
Doc. No: 309 - 23
Letter 1990.03.15
From: Weir G and Connole C
To: Community Organisations
Draft letter prepared for QAGLR secretary to be posted to community
organisation. Requesting support
Doc. No: 310 - 23
List 1990.03.15
From: Weir and Connole
Organisations to be approached to assist with reform
Doc. No: 311 - 23
Letter 1990.03.18
From: Palmer D
To: Secretary QAGLR
Request for information on QAGLR especially relating to lesbians.
Doc. No: 312 - 23
Press Article 1990.03.18
From: Media Sunday Mail
"MPs act on Fitz reform"
Doc. No: 313 - 23
Letter 1990.03.19
From: Secretary (CC) QAGLR
To: Australian Broadcasting Tribunal
Complaint about Brisbane radio announcer
Doc. No: 314 - 23
Letter 1990.03.19
From: Lobson C
To: QAGLR
Support and recounts harassment faced before moving out of Queensland.
Doc. No: 314A - 23
Letter 1990.03.19
From: Ward N QAGLR
To: Premier Queensland
Draft letter. "I would like to express my disgust at the omission of the
president of the Queensland Council for Civil Liberties, Mr Stephen Kiem,
from the Criminal Justice Commission."
Doc. No: 315 - 23
Letter 1990.03.20
From: Tracy
To: QAGLR
Membership
Doc. No: 316 - 23
Letter and Flow Charts 1990.03.20
From: Weir G Senator Burns Office
To: Principal Private Secretary Attorney General
Request for comment on flow chart - "My main worries are concerned with
the process once the Parliament Committee for Criminal Justice presents
a report for legal change to parliament, ie. is there likely to be a green
paper stage and further consultative process."
Doc. No: 317 - 23
Flow Charts 1990.03.20
From: Weir G
"Procedure for Action under Criminal Justice Act 1989"; "Progress of
Law Reform under Criminal Justice Act 1989 & Legislative, Cabinet,
and Parliamentary Procedures" (Draft only); Legislative process under
"Anti-Discrimination Reform"
Doc. No: 317a - 23
Minutes 1990.03.20
From: Secretary (CC) QAGLR
Executive Meeting: Held at Phillip Tahmindjis' home. Guest Jim Herlihy
to discuss ALP procedure and law reform. (only very rought notes from
the secretary)
Doc. No: - 23
File Note 1990.03.20
From: Weir G
Executive Meeting and getting rid of some of the myths
Doc. No: 318a - 23
Acknowledgment 1990.03.21
From: General Manager Australian Broadcasting Tribunal
To: Secretary QAGLR
Doc. No: 319 - 23
Speeches 1990.03.21
From: Parliamentarians
To: Parliament Qld
Amendments to the CJC Parliamentary Committee
Doc. No: 320 - 23
Background material 1990.03.25
From: Weir G QAGLR Campaign Sub-Committee
To: Participants Gay Roundtable
Material Distributed at Round Table: Includes - a) Flow charts of Criminal
Justice Procedure; b) Membership lists of CJC and PCJC members;
c) "Gay' laws low on list - Bingham - It involves social judgements that
the politicians are in a good position to make" (Courier Mail 20/12/1989);
d) Flow-chart on Anti-discrimination reform; e) List of gay groups; List
of networks discussed at first round table; f) Gay Law Reform - Legislative
changes made in South Australia, Victoria, Australian Capital Territory;
New South Wales and Western Australia.
Doc. No: 321 - 23
Flow Chart 1990.03.25
From: Tuma M
To: Participants Round Table Meeting
A model for networking for community and attached note to Greg Weir
Doc. No: 322 - 23
Speech Notes 1990.03.25
From: Tuma M
To: Participants Round Table
"Networking for Change" Speech originally prepared for 1989 Gay
Summit, but used as basis for explanation during Round Table meeting
Doc. No: 323 - 23
Agenda 1990.03.25
From: QAGLR Campaign Sub-Committee
To: Round Table
Doc. No: 324 - 23
Motions 1990.03.26
From: Secretary QAGLR
To: Members QAGLR
Motions posted out to members prior to Annual General Meeting
Doc. No: 325 - 23
Agenda 1990.03.26
From: Secretary (CC) QAGLR
To: Members QAGLR
Items include: a) Reports; b) Motion- "That QAGLR re-organise
its structure along more collective lines, and abolish the positions of
permanent annual office holders"; c) Motion- "That the executive of
QAGLR be expanded from 4 members to 9 members, now being chair,
deputy chair, secretary, treasurer, assistant secretary, CJC/legal Committee
rep, campaign committee rep and 2 other general executive members."
Doc. No: 326 - 23
Reports 1990.03.26
From: Chairperson QAGLR
To: Members QAGLR
"Inaugural Annual Report 1989/90" - Chairperson's Report -. Nick Ward
stated in part, "As we now approach the reality of legal reform and protection,
our focus must move forward. In other places, both in Australia and around
the world gay law reform has been followed by an apathy of contentment,
inevitably followed months or years later by violent backlash. In being one
of the last places to achieve gay law reform we have the benefit of being able
to learn from the mistakes of others. We must use this next year to make
an unprecedented assault on community attitudes and awareness, through the
media, the arts, and through the pride and confidence of each of us individually,
as well as through the legislature. After law reform these efforts must accelerate.
Doc. No: 327 - 23
Report 1990.03.26
From: Chairperson (Past) QAGLR
To: Members QAGLR
AGM "Past Chairperson's Report" - Michael Browne in part stated, "One of
the most difficult time for QAGLR was the determination of the Association's
stance during the 1989 state election campaign. Following a highly successful
demonstration and press conference in October, spirits among the members of
the association were very high. Our demonstration was our most visible
expression of gay pride and our enthusiasm was heady. With this great success,
the following debate was particularly dispiriting for many. To march or not to
march again. This was the Question!... The wisdom of that decision is still being
debated." Headings contained in the report: Beginnings, The Constitution;
Relationship with the Gay Community; The Merthyr By-Election; Roma (Cases);
The 1989 State Election; Retirement
Doc. No: 328 - 23
Report 1990.03.26
From: Deputy Chair QAGLR
To: Members QAGLR
AGM 1990. Max LeMarchand stated, "Our next organisational effort was
the Gay Summit which came about because the Labour Party asked us not
to have any more street marches before the election and a majority of
QAGLR members voted for this proposal. I suggested we hold a summit
of gay groups to start getting Brisbane's gay community to work together
to achieve law reform... The summit was a huge success... I was again
disappointed that our membership did not support us in great numbers."
Doc. No: 329 - 23
Report 1990.03.26
From: Secretary QAGLR
To: Members QAFGLR
Annual General Meeting. Colin Crosbie said, "... we need to ensure that
sort of (West Australian) legislation does not arise here due to it's most
recent precedent status: we must be vigilant of what the Government
tries to pawn off as their appeasement to the Gay community. If QAGLR
is willing to assist in the mobilisation of the Gay Community and not rely
on the motions of the new ALP government alone, then I look forward
to working with the Association...."
Doc. No: 330 - 23
Report 1990.03.26
From: Treasurer QAGLR
To: Members QAGLR
"Budget 1990/91" Peter Stanbrook. In my opinion the accompanying
accounts are properly drawn up and give a true and fair view of the income
and expenditure of the association.
Doc. No: 331 - 23
Report - Max LeMarchand 1990.03.26
From: Convenor- Fundraising Committee QAGLR
To: Members QAGLR
"The fundraising committee's main achievement this past year was the
production of the QAGLR T-shirts and cards which first went on sale at
the environment rally on Sunday 26th November 1989...."
Doc. No: 332 - 23
Report 1990.03.26
From: GW QAGLR Campaign Committee
To: Members QAGLR
Greg Weir wrote, "The committee was formed in the beginning stages
of the State election campaign last year. Initially its brief was to organise
community support for gay law reform and to counter the political flack
which surrounded the National Party Campaign. Over the summer season
the committee developed proposals for activities which sought to develop
support for gay law reform in Queensland. In the past two months we
have acted upon proposal arising from QAGLR meetings... An important
element of the success of our committee has been to ensure that
information on our activities and material produced is disseminated as
quickly and widely as possible." Headings include: Membership and
Activities.
Doc. No: 332A - 23
Motions 1990.03.26
From: Secretary QAGLR
List and wording of motions moved and seconded at the Annual General
Meeting. These do not contain the amendments moved tot the motions at
the meeting.
Doc. No: C333 - 23
List 1990.03.26
From: Treasurer QAGLR
To:
Membership list as at 25/3/1990 (Confidential)
Doc. No: 334 - 23
Minutes 1990.03.26
From: Secretary (CC) QAGLR
Annual General Meeting: Another report given by Ted Kelk. Restructuring
of the executive and discussions of alternative collective structure. See
document 325 for aganda of meeting. (Secretary's notes attached. Anomaly
with dates - notes dated 23/3/1990 and official minutes dated 26/3/1990.
Nevertheless there is a humorous column note on the first page of the notes).
Doc. No: - 23
File Note 1990.03.26
From: Weir G
The on going debate on various forms of structure and the structural
impact of a larger executive. (If time permits)
Doc. No: 335 - 23
Request 1990.03.28
From: Weir G Electorate Secretary
To: Electorate Secretary Peter Beattie
"Information on public hearing of CJC Parliamentary Committee held
on 20/3/1990."
Doc. No: 336 - 23
Letter 1990.03.29
From: Assistant Coordinator SQWISI
To: Secretary QAGLR
Information on fund raising.
Doc. No: 337 - 23
Letter 1990.04.01
From: Secretary QAGLR
To: Members QAGLR
Notification of meeting and calling for nominations for assistant secretary.
Also contains information on the Chairperson's and Secretary's imminent
holiday -"Nick (chair) and I will be going to Thailand for a month from
the 13th April and so will miss the next meeting. We have organised
other people to take over our responsibilities for that time so I'm sure
we won't be missed" (ho hum)
Doc. No: 338 - 23
Media Release 1990.04.01
From: Ward N
To: News Editors Media
"Gay Rights Get Chance with Referendum". Student referendum initiated
by the Gay and Lesbian Group at the University of Queensland. "That
given this union supports the right of all students to have access to
education free from harassment and recognises the rights of gay and
lesbians students to exist free from harassment and discrimination. It is
proposed that a gay and lesbians support officer be established. Do you
approve?" Referendum to be voted on 28th May (Media Release produced
in April, before the Chairperson of QAGLR took a months holiday
overseas.) Check with original document to verify wording.
Doc. No: - 23
File note 1990.04.01
From: Weir G
Regarding activities on campus and the request I made, in January, to
Nick Ward that we should only aim for victories and not for defeats,
not unnecessary defeats during the law reform program. The referendum
was such a defeat and one which had some influence on the younger
members of the ALP right wing. Also campaign energies could be put
to better use over this time.
Doc. No: 339 - 23
Letter 1990.04.02
From: General Manager Australian Broadcasting Tribunal
To: Secretary (CC) QAGLR
Matter of previous letter receiving consideration.
Doc. No: 340 - 23
Newsletter 1990.04.01
From: Acceptance
Brisbane gay church group.
Doc. No: 341 - 23
Letter 1990.04.04
From: Private Secretary Attorney General
To: Weir G
"Your flow charts seem just fine to me. You seem to have got it
right." Refers to the process of law reform.
Doc. No: 342 - 23
Letter 1990.04.04
From: Secretary (PO) QAGLR (Cairns)
To: Secretary QAGLR (Bris)
"Our need and activities are at an all time low...."
Doc. No: 344 - 23
Press Article 1990.04.05
From: Media Courier Mail
"Inmate dies, guide hurt in jail violence" Britain.
Doc. No: 345 - 23
Press Article 1990.04.06
From: Media Courier Mail
"CJC teams probe 44 cases of corruption"
Doc. No: 346 - 23
Press Article 1990.04.07
From: Media Australian
"Myths about team work" Reference for GW
Doc. No: 347 - 23
Press Article 1990.04.09
From: Media Courier Mail
"Rally for Peace turns violent."
Doc. No: - 23
File Note 1990.04.09
From: Weir G
Comment on dynamics of the Rally for Peace and the gay contingent
involvement in the police action.
Doc. No: 348 - 23
Minutes 1990.04.09
From: Secretary QAGLR
Executive. Items include: a) Information on first hearing of the
Parliamentary Criminal Justice Commission; b) Report from Sub
Committee that the submission to Criminal Justice Commission is
likely in four weeks; c) Rally for Peace.
Doc. No: 349 - 23
Letter 1990.04.10
From: Manager 4BC
To: General Manager Australian Broadcasting Tribunal
Defence of reporter
Doc. No: 350 - 23
Press Article 1990.04.10
From: Media Courier Mail
"Soldier claims sex assault in initiation" Brisbane
Doc. No: 351 - 23
Letter 1990.04.10
From: Weir G
To: North, Peter Department of Social Work and QAC
"After working with politicians for so long I know how the political
will can change overnight. One thing that always seems to keep them
consistent and committed is community support." (Personal letter also
sent to other contacts)
Doc. No: 352 - 23
Press Article 1990.04.11
From: Media Gold Coast Sun
"Gay Youth Group to fight AIDS Problem"
Doc. No: 353 - 23
Press Article 1990.04.12
From: Media Courier Mail
"Edward's ex-girl scoffs at rumours" Britain
Doc. No: 354 - 23
Press Article 1990.04.14
From: Media Courier Mail
"CJC probes improper gifts claim - Bingham"
Doc. No: 355 - 23
Letter 1990.04.18
From: Treasurer QAGLR
To: Secretary Aust Labor Day Celebration Committee
Request for place in May Day March.
Doc. No: 356 - 23
Memo 1990.04.19
From: Convenor QAGLR CJC Subcommittee
To: Members QAGLR
List of people with jobs assigned and message "Dear Gentlemen,
I have been informed that the CJC requires detailed submissions in
two weeks for an internal paper. This requires a comparison of legislation
and reform in respect thereof. Additionally I have been advised that at
this time the Western Australian option is the preferred one. This we
have to fight via convincing submissions."
Doc. No: 357 - 23
Meeting Notification 1990.04.23
From: Treasurer (PS) QAGLR
Agenda items
Doc. No: 358 - 23
Report 1990.04.23
From: Treasurer (PS) QAGLR
Financial Statement
Doc. No: 359 - 23
Minutes 1990.04.23
From: Treasurer QAGLR
Items include: a) reports from CJC Committee; b) Campaign
Committee; c) Friend of Treasurer elected as assistant secretary.
[Absent: Ward and Crosbie (Holidays), Weir (work - Federal Elections)]
Doc. No: 360 - 23
Newsletter 1990.04.26
From: Treasurer (PS) QAGLR
To: Members QAGLR
Items include: a) Notice of special meeting re: CJC submission;
b) May Day March; c) Little Shop of Horrors; Notification next General
Meeting; d) Gay and Lesbian Health Service.
Doc. No: 361 - 23
Letter 1990.04.27
From: Proprietor Flying Nun Restaurant
To: Treasurer QAGLR
Thanks for newsletter.
Doc. No: 361a - 23
Letter 1990.04.30
From: Treasurer QAGLR
To: Maxton N Federated Miscellaneous Workers Union
Booking of meeting room for the rest of the year.
Doc. No: 362 - 23
Submission 1990.04.30
From: Homosexual Community Welfare Service
To: Criminal Justice Commission
Included in material from QAGLR to commission. Refer May 1.
Doc. No: 363 - 23
Poster 1990.04.30
From: Tuma M and Cowen W QAGLR Campaign Committee
Produced in April and distributed in Brisbane gay venues and to
groups
Doc. No: 364 - 23
Pamphlet 1990.04.30
From: Tuma M and Cowan W
Produced in April and distributed to gay community.
Doc. No: 365 - 23
Press Article 1990.05.01
From: Media Galah
"Gay law reform moves in Queensland"
Doc. No: 366 - 23
Newsletter 1990.05.01
From: Acceptance
Gay and lesbian religious group newsletter
Doc. No: 367 - 23
Minutes 1990.05.01
From: QAGLR
Special Meeting regarding submission to the Criminal Justice Commission.
"Much discussion re process and timetable for reform" (Who knows why
as it had been discussed ad nauseam since March, but boys will be boys
(GW 1994). Note reservations regarding possible effects of legal changes.
(Need for file note). Notes of meeting of minute taker attached.
Doc. No: 367A - 23
Submission 1990.05.01
From: Tahmindjis P QAGLR Legal Committee
To: Criminal Justice Commission
"Gay Law Reform Preliminary Submission to the Criminal Justice
Commission." (This document may not be QAGLR as there is not any
specific reference)
Doc. No: 368 - 23
Submission 1990.05.01
From: QAGLR
To: McLean-Williams A Criminal Justice Commission
Outlines arguments for decriminalisation. (no argument on preamble)
Doc. No: - 23
File Note 1990.05.01
From: Weir G
To: M
Regarding background to investigations of CJC. The research officer
contacted the QAGLR literally as the furniture was being moved into
the office. This gave me the impression that their investigations were
to be only superficial and that the Parliamentary Committee would be
the more important group to address our efforts. The chair of the
Commission had already said that he regarded the issues as a 'low priority'
Doc. No: 369 - 23
Background Material 1990.05.01
From: QAGLR
To: Criminal Justice Commission
Part 1: Legal Issues - a) "Consequences of Decriminalisation of
Homosexuality: A Study of two Australian States" (Victoria and South
Australia); b) "Homosexual Offences" Department of the Attorney
General & of Justice NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research;
c) "States General of the Netherlands, Session 1969-1970 Withdrawal
of Article 248 BIS of the Penal Code - Royal Message to the Second
Chamber of the States General"; d) "Reported Consequences of
Decriminalisation of Consensual Adult Homosexuality in seven
American States"; e) "Sodomy in Ecclesiastical Law and Theory";
f) "The Juristic Basis of the Law Relating to Offences Against
Public Morality and Decency"
Doc. No: 370 - 23
Background Material 1990.05.01
From: QAGLR
To: Criminal Justice Commission
Part 2 - Health Issues: "AIDS Prevention and the Law"
Doc. No: 371 - 23
Background Material 1990.05.01
From: QAGLR
To: Criminal Justice Commission
Part 3 - Religious Issues: a) Metropolitan Community Church
Brisbane "Submission for Homosexual Law Reform (April 1990);
b) "The Christian & Homosexual Law Reform" 1985; c) "The
Christian Doctrine of Sexuality" NZ; d) "The Legend of Sodom"
NZ; e) "Christianity, Love and Homosexuality" NZ; f) "Bible bigots"
Doc. No: 372 - 23
Background Material 1990.05.01
From: QAGLR
To: Criminal Justice Commission
Section 4 Sociological Issues: a) "Submission on Homosexual Law
Reform" Homosexual Community Welfare Service (Brisbane);
b) "Homosexuality as a Medical Condition"; c) "Bell and Weinberg's
Research on Homosexuality"; d) "Six for Sixteen - Six reasons for
an age of consent of sixteen"; e) "Homosexuals: Myths and Realities"
NZ; f) "Victorian Sexual Morals and Medical Beliefs"; g) "Gay
People and the Family" NZ; h) "The Sex Life of Gay People in
New Zealand : Results of a National Survey 1984/5; "A mother's
witness"; i) Submission from Trevor Woodgate; j) "The
Libertarian Argument for Decriminalisation - A short draft for a
Pamphlet"; k) "Statement" Sister Mary Chambers.
Doc. No: 373 - 23
Submission 1990.05.01
From: Queensland Council for Civil Liberties
To: Williams A Criminal Justice Commission
"Submission of the Queensland Council for Civil Liberties to Mr
Andrew Williams of the Criminal Justice Commission on the Subject
of Homosexual Conduct and Criminal Law - The QCCL is of the view
that two very important principles should be applied when considering
to what extent the criminal law should deal with sexual conduct. These
are: 1. that what adult persons do with the consent of each other in private
is of no concern to the criminal law; 2. that the criminal law should not
discriminate against homosexual activity nor in favour of heterosexual
activity."
Doc. No: 374 - 23
Letter 1990.05.03
From: Watts A and Goodbun R QAC
To: Ward N QAGLR
"Enclosed with this letter is a leaflet promoting two of our forthcoming
events, Bodytalk and Man 2 Man."
Doc. No: 375 - 23
Agenda 1990.05.03
From: Weir G QAGLR Campaign Sub Committee
Networking and lobbying
Doc. No: 376 - 23
Minutes 1990.05.03
From: Weir G QAGLR Campaign Sub Committee
Items include: a) letter writing; b) gay lobbying; c) media campaign;
d) third round table and agenda; e) community group networking;
f) lobby kit.
Doc. No: 377 - 23
Press Article 1990.05.05
From: Media Australian
"CJC aims to erase wowser image"
Doc. No: 378 - 23
Press Article 1990.05.05
From: Media Courier Mail
"Homosexual law reform, pokies on CJC's agenda" Reports on "a
confidential meeting."
Doc. No: 379 - 23
Letter 1990.05.07
From: Lee WB Visiting Fellow Law School WA
To: Waddell Dept Anthropology WA
"Refusal of homosexuals to AIDS test" Analysis of Western Australian
legal changes. "If you look at the terms of the Act you will see that it
enshrines as official government policy prejudice against, and antagonism
and intolerance towards homosexuals and lesbians. The introductory
wording of the statute, the Preamble, includes: 'Whereas the Parliament
disapproves of sexual relations between persons of the same sex; AND
WHEREAS, the Parliament disapproves of the promotion or
encouragement of homosexual behaviour; AND WHEREAS, the
Parliament does not by its action in removing any criminal penalty for
sexual acts in private between persons of the same sex which seeks to
create a change in community attitude to homosexual behaviour....'
So homosexuals in Western Australia may well be now worse off than
ever before, because they cannot predict what sort of action may be
taken against them under the law as it now stands"
Doc. No: 380 - 23
Agenda 1990.05.08
From: Campaign for Anti-Discrimination Legislation
Outlines items dealt with regarding the formation of a federation of
community groups to lobby for anti-discrimination legislation.
Doc. No: - 23
File Note 1990.05.08
From: Weir G
Background to CADLE (no time to complete this entry - sorry)
Doc. No: 381 - 23
Letter 1990.05.09
From: CADLE
Invitation to meeting
Doc. No: 382 - 23
Minutes 1990.05.09
From: CADLE
Meeting of various community groups concerned with anti-
discrimination legislation.
Doc. No: 383 - 23
Letter 1990.05.09
From: Pride Collective
To: Secretaries Gay and Lesbian Organisation
Invitation to meeting of the newly formed 'Pride Collective'
Doc. No: 384 - 23
Press Article 1990.05.09
From: Media Sydney Morning Herald
"Woman doctor barred over sex" NSW
Doc. No: 385 - 23
Press Article 1990.05.09
From: Media Courier Mail
"Jury advised by judge to wear gloves (Qld Supreme Court). I don't
know anything more about the disease than you do, or to what extent
he is suffering from the disease. But we should obviously take
precautions."
Doc. No: 386 - 23
Press Article 1990.05.09
From: Media Sydney Morning Herald
"Gay soap finding its way into US homes"
Doc. No: 387 - 23
Letter 1990.05.09
From: Weir G QAGLR
To: Participants Gay Round Table
Invitation, Agenda and relevant material. Attachment include:
a) QAGLR Submission to Criminal Justice Commission; b) Two
newspaper clippings on CJC inquiry; c) "What the parliamentarians
said" (summary of some hansard comments); d) Leaflet on constituent
lobbying, headed - "The time is now"
Doc. No: 388 - 23
Press Article 1990.05.10
From: Media Courier Mail
"Man tried to have sex with dog, court told"
Doc. No: 389 - 23
Press Article 1990.05.11
From: Media Village Voice
"Third Round Table" and "May Day. May Day", "Time for Action"
Doc. No: 390 - 23
Advertisement 1990.05.11
From: Media Village Voice
Regarding lobbying for law reform.
Doc. No: 391 - 23
Letter 1990.05.11
From: Convenors CADLE
Invitation to next meeting of the committee
Doc. No: 392 - 23
Press Article 1990.05.14
From: Media Sunday Mail
"Protection issue sparks CJC row" (This issue was also brought up
within the gay community regarding any possible incriminating evidence
being used.)
Doc. No: 393 - 23
Media Release 1990.05.14
From: Tasmanian Gay & Lesbian Rights Group"
To: News Editors Media
"Anti Incitement Legislation Urgent - Both individuals and corporate
bodies could be prosecuted for statements which incite against
homosexual people. Legislation being proposed by the Tasmanian
Gay and Lesbian Rights Group"
Doc. No: 394 - 23
Briefing Notes 1990.05.14
From: Campaign Manager Tasmanian Gay and Lesbian Rights Group
"Prohibition of Incitement to Hatred Bill"
Doc. No: 395 - 23
Press Article 1990.05.17
From: Media Sun
"Meninga: I'm no gay, police probe cleared me"
Doc. No: 396 - 23
Letter 1990.05.18
From: General Manager Australian Broadcasting Tribunal
To: Secretary QAGLR
"In the circumstances, although your views are understandable, as the
matter does not appear to involve a breach of standard, further action
by the tribunal would not be warranted."
Doc. No: 397 - 23
Press Article 1990.05.19
From: Media Courier Mail
"Deadly Liaisons - one women faces her gay husband's death from
AIDS"
Doc. No: 398 - 23
Press Article 1990.05.19
From: Media Courier Mail
"Goodbye to all that..." Retirement of former Premier and member
of the Parliamentary Criminal Justice Committee.
Doc. No: 399 - 23
Press Article 1990.05.20
From: Media Sun
"Test for CJC over sacking" Background
Doc. No: 399a - 23
Minutes 1990.05.20
From: Secretary (CC) QAGLR
Executive Meeting (Notes only). Items include: a) "Little Shop of
Horrors (Fundraising event); b) Rent for meeting room; c) Posters;
d) Lobbying ; e) Contact with Cairns Branch; f) Limited funds available
for Pride; g) Selling submissions (Draft notes only)
Doc. No: 400 - 23
Agenda 1990.05.20
From: Weir Campaign Committee
To: Participants Gay Round Table
Recap on parliamentary process; CJC; Constituent Lobbying; Gay Community
resources; Stonewall activities.
Doc. No: 400A - 23
Resource Material 1990.05.20
From: QAGLR
To: Gay Round Table
Copies of the background material given to the Criminal Justice Commission
refer items date May 1st.
Doc. No: 400B - 23
Round Table 1990.05.20
From: Secretary QAGLR
Notes taken at the Round Table.
Doc. No: 401 - 23
Letter 1990.05.21
From: Crosbie C Gay Pride Collective
To: Town Clerk Brisbane City Council
Request for booking of Council facilities for Gay Pride Activities.
Doc. No: 402 - 23
Press Article 1990.05.23
From: Media Courier Mail
"Meninga: Biography closes chapter on homosexuality rumours"
Doc. No: 403 - 23
Letter 1990.05.23
From: Tahmindjis P QUT
To: Tuma M QAGLR
"I have given you a copy of the original suggestions which I put
together and the documents which the legal sub-committee of
QAGLR sent to the Attorney General based on it"
Doc. No: 404 - 23
Letter 1990.05.23
From: Social Policy Adviser Office of the Premier
To: Secretary QAGLR
"At this stage this office has all the relevant information it requires
and does not require any additional information in relation to homosexual
law reform
Doc. No: 405 - 23
Press Article 1990.05.24
From: Media Courier Mail
"MP fined for toilet incident" Victoria
Doc. No: 406 - 23
Letter 1990.05.24
From: Stead C
Lobbying for change of law.
Doc. No: 407 - 23
Newsletter 1990.05.24
From: Australian Allsports Association
Information on Vancouvor games
Doc. No: 408 - 23
Letter 1990.05.25
From: Secretary (GW) QAGLR
To: Community Organisations
Request for support for law reform. "If your organisation wishes to support
law reform, submissions will probably be called for in the near future, and
should be addressed to ..Parliamentary Criminal Justice Committee.."
Doc. No: 409 - 23
List 1990.05.25
From: QAGLR Campaign Sub Committee
Lists of community groups and individuals approached for support.
Doc. No: 410 - 23
Press Article 1990.05.26
From: Media Courier Mail
"CJC tipped to probe crime links" (Background)
Doc. No: 411 - 23
Press Article 1990.05.26
From: Media Australian
"Policies 'too weak to stop AIDS"
Doc. No: 412 - 23
Press Article 1990.05.26
From: Media Australian
"AIDS victims must not be persecuted, churches urge"
Doc. No: 413 - 23
Press Article 1990.05.26
From: Media Courier Mail
"Qld push for all-States witness plan"
Doc. No: 414 - 23
Press Article 1990.05.26
From: Media Courier Mail
"Australian policy failed to control AIDS - professor"
Doc. No: 415 - 23
Press Article 1990.05.26
From: Media Courier Mail
"Arrests threat to jobs - detective" (Background)
Doc. No: 416 - 23
Press Article 1990.05.28
From: Media Courier Mail
"Prostitutes meet CJC team to push for 'cottage industry' brothels"
Doc. No: 417 - 23
Minutes 1990.05.28
From: Secretary (CC) QAGLR
General Meeting
Doc. No: 418 - 23
Report 1990.05.28
From: Treasurer QAGLR
Doc. No: 419 - 23
Correspondence in and out. (list) 1990.05.28
From: Secretary QAGLR
Doc. No: 420 - 23
Letter 1990.05.29
From: Treasurer QAGLR
To: Secretary Federated Miscellaneous Workers Union
Donation for meeting room
Doc. No: 421 - 23
Press Article 1990.05.29
From: Media Courier Mail
"Detective cleared of assault charges" CJC
Doc. No: 422 - 23
Press Article 1990.05.30
From: Media Courier Mail
"Hot potato to be tabled soon. - Homosexual law reform, an issue fiercely
debated before the last State election, comes to the fore again with the
soon-to-be released report of the Criminal Justice Commission"
Doc. No: 423 - 23
Press Article 1990.05.30
From: Media Courier Mail
"Anti-corruption group receives up to 18 complaints each day." (CJC Qld)
Doc. No: 424 - 23
Press Article 1990.05.30
From: Media Courier Mail
"Commission like the KGB says officer."
Doc. No: 425 - 23
Press Article 1990.05.30
From: Media Courier Mail
"Jack rated X for AIDS message on video"
Doc. No: 426 - 23
Letter 1990.05.30
From: Peer Education Officer QAC
To: Ward N QAGLR
"Enclosed is a flyer for the AIDS Council's next series of education
workshops; Outliving and Love, Fun and Adventure."
Doc. No: 427 - 23
Press Article 1990.05.31
From: Media Courier Mail
"Journalist want EARC, CJC bound to freedom of information"
Doc. No: 428 - 23
Letter 1990.05.31
From: Anne Womens House
To: Secretary QAGLR
Submission to go the Parliamentary Committee. Refer to July 9th
collection of submissions for a copy of the organisation's submission.
Doc. No: 429 - 23
Report 1990.05.31
From: Criminal Justice Commission (Qld)
"Reforms in Laws Relating to Homosexuality - An Information Paper.
This paper does not represent what will be the normal format of Reports
by the Commission.... The Commission has not sought to carry out the
consultation process which will be part of the preparation of its normal
reports. Instead, in the interest of expedition and the best use of resources,
the Commission has put together enough material to provide a platform
upon which the Parliamentary Committee can base a program of public
hearings, while the Commission attends to other matters on the agenda
which it has agreed with the Parliamentary Committee." Areas Covered -
"Homosexual Law Reform (Issues Confronting Homosexuality,
Homosexuality and the AIDS Issue); Interstate Parliamentary Debates on
the Decriminalisation of Homosexuality (Arguments for - Reforms overdue,
Inequalities between the sexes, Mental health issues); Public Opinion on
Homosexuality (Public Opinion Surveys; Surveys in Australia, Results);
Comparative Legislation; Options for Queensland
Doc. No: 430 - 23
Press Article 1990.06.01
From: Media Australian Associated Press
Release of the Criminal Justice Commissions information paper. "There
is a need to evaluate the impact in order to allay the fears and concerns
of a substantial segment of the population." It said homosexual law reform
was not a simple matter of removing sanctions from the Criminal Code.
Provision would still be needed to protect children from sexual molestation
as well as non-consenting adults and to guard public decency.... The public
will have five weeks to prepare written submissions...."
Doc. No: 431 - 23
Media Release 1990.06.01
From: (GW) QAGLR
To: News Editors Media
"Queensland Association for Gay Law Reform welcomes release of CJC's
report on gay law reform."
Doc. No: 432 - 23
Fax 1990.06.01
From: Attorney Generals Office
To: Weir G
Copy of Queensland Labor Party Policy on homosexual law reform.
"Legislate to remove criminal sanctions against homosexual acts between
consenting adults in private in line with Australian Labor Part philosophy
that it is improper for the State to intrude into the privacy of the individual."
Doc. No: 433 - 23
Fax 1990.06.01
From: Weir G
To: State Secretary ALP
"Terry here is the copy of the policy you wanted."
Doc. No: 434 - 23
Press Article 1990.06.01
From: Media Mercury
"A select committee to gather information on AIDS has been called a
'back door' attempt by the State Government to decriminalise homosexuality."
Doc. No: 435 - 23
List 1990.06.01
From: Weir G QAGLR
To: Cox, Stephen and Moore, Clive
Contact list of community organisations for follow up ring round to see if
there was interest in placing a submission before the Parliamentary Criminal
Justice Committee.
Doc. No: 436 - 23
Press Article 1990.06.02
From: Media Australian
"CJC sidesteps recommendations on gay law reform"
Doc. No: 437 - 23
Press Article 1990.06.02
From: Media Courier Mail
"CJC: Protect kids in 'gay' law reform"
Doc. No: 438 - 23
Press Article 1990.06.02
From: Media Courier Mail
"AIDS message fails to 'touch' western Qld"
Doc. No: 439 - 23
Press Article 1990.06.04
From: Media Sydney Morning Herald
"I'm gay': MP goes public, now tongues are wagging" NSW
Doc. No: 440 - 23
Letter 1990.06.04
From: Assistant Secretary QAGLR
To: O'Grady P MLC NSW
"Congratulation on your coming out on television this evening."
Doc. No: 441 - 23
Press Article 1990.06.04
From: Media Courier Mail
"Law barrier for AIDS talk" (New York)
Doc. No: 442 - 23
Letter 1990.06.06
From: CADLE
Notification of meeting. Agenda "1. Report from Lynne and Jeff on
discussions with government about their move on anti-discrimination
legislation; 2. Discussion on our response to government and how
to organise resources so as to produce submissions
Doc. No: 443 - 23
Press Article 1990.06.04
From: Media Courier Mail
"Pokies still on agenda, says Goss" (Background of Government
approach to Criminal Justice Commission/ Committee process
and the political evaluation of reports when released)
Doc. No: 444 - 23
Press Article 1990.06.05
From: Media Australian
"Goss rejects CJC finding on pokies"
Doc. No: 445 - 23
Press Article 1990.06.05
From: Media Courier Mail
"Credit card to help fund 'gay' causes" (USA) and "Extra police to
halt homosexual bashing" (NSW)
Doc. No: 446 - 23
Tabling 1990.06.05
From: Speaker Parliament Qld
Reports from the Criminal Justice Commission
Doc. No: 447 - 23
Memo 1990.06.05
From: Standbrook P QAGLR
To: Weir G QAGLR
Impressions on the release of report of Criminal Justice Commission
report and account of poll outcome from television program. "The poll
did not come out in our favour. 44% of calls voted for Law Reform,
56 against. Over 10,00 calls were received which is five time the normal
number for these polls. We cannot afford to rest on our laurels if this
represents the sill conservative spirit that exists in Queensland.....
University of Queensland Referendum on the appointment of a gay
Community worker to be employed by the student union, had a
resounding 3:1 against. This is very concerning, to get such a bad
result, from such a progressive place as a university. We obviously
have a lot of work to do in gaining support.
Doc. No: 448 - 23
Press Article 1990.06.05
From: Media Courier Mail
"Public to get say on 'gay' laws"
Doc. No: 449 - 23
Press Article 1990.06.05
From: Media Mercury
"GPs call for law reform" TAS
Doc. No: 450 - 23
Letter and Attachment 1990.06.06
From: Assistant Secretary (SR) QAGLR
To: QAGLR
"There are two important ways in which you can help get Law Reform :
Present a Submission to the Parliamentary Criminal Justice Committee.....
Visit your local parliamentarian." Attachments include: a) "Getting
Submissions ogether"; b) "Go visit your Parliamentarian" (Hints);
c) Copy of chapter five of the Commissions report "Options for Queensland";
d) Copy of QAGLR submission to the Criminal Justice Commission.
Material includes "Getting Submissions Together"; e) "Go Visit Your
Parliamentarians (Outline of ways of approaching Parliamentarians);
f) QAGLR Submission to the Criminal Justice Commission and Chapter
five , "Options for Queensland", of the Criminal Justice Commission Report.
(Letter and Material prepared by Greg Weir)
Doc. No: 451 - 23
Letter 1990.06.06
From: Solicitors University of Queensland Union
To: Secretary QAGLR
Requesting information for submission to Parliamentary Committee
Doc. No: 452 - 23
Transcript 1990.06.06
From: Media ABC Radio
NSW state labor MP publicly declares his homosexuality. Interview with
Liberal Senator for NSW, Chris Publick.
Doc. No: 453 - 23
Press Article 1990.06.07
From: Media Australian
"Opponents draw battle lines for raw moral decision - Now or never'
for gay law reform. Both Mr Ward and Mr Crosbie predict the... Committee
will split on party lines.... He said Brisbane's gay community was crestfallen
that the commission's report made no clear recommendation because it meant
that rational debate was impossible. 'We will again be dismissed as left-wing
loonies."
Doc. No: 454 - 23
Press Article 1990.06.07
From: Media Sydney Morning Herald
"Nile 'declares war' on gays." NSW
Doc. No: 455 - 23
Press Article 1990.06.08
From: Media Sun
"Uni gay office move rejected. Votes: 866 in favour and 2561 against gay
officer being appointed.
Doc. No: 456 - 23
Press Article 1990.06.08
From: Media Village Voice
"QAGLR welcomes release of CJC Report on gay law reform"
Doc. No: 457 - 23
Press Article 1990.06.08.
From: Media Village Voice
"Pride Week" Brisbane's newly formed Pride collective is organising the
first week long celebration of Gay and Lesbian cultures in Brisbane.... Pride
week will also mean Brisbane's Gay Community giving the rest of the state
a rare opportunity to enjoy and witness the excitement and richness of Gay
and Lesbian Cultures."
Doc. No: 458 - 23
Press Article 1990.06.08
From: Media Courier Mail
"Pokies report fails CJC Act: Goss....by publishing a substandard report."
Doc. No: 459 - 23
Press Article 1990.06.08
From: Media Courier Mail
"Prostitution in Queensland in the spotlight"
Doc. No: 460 - 23
Advertisement 1990.06.09
From: Chairman Parliamentary Criminal Justice Committee
To: Print Media
"Call for public submissions on the reforms in the laws relating to
homosexuality.... Persons wishing to make written submissions should do
so by 9 July 1990.
Doc. No: 461 - 23
Press Article 1990.06.09
From: Media Australian
"Church split over homosexual worker" South Australia.
Doc. No: 462 - 23
Press Article 1990.06.09
From: Media Courier Mail
"Make homosexuality legal, says leading church group - Joint Church's
Social Justice Group" Qld
Doc. No: 463 - 23
Letter 1990.06.09
From: Johston C
To: Editor Sydney Morning Herald
"Bravely stepping out"
Doc. No: 464 - 23
Press Article 1990.06.10
From: Media Courier Mail
"Extra police to halt homosexual bashing" NSW
Doc. No: 464a - 23
Material 1990.06.10
From: QAGLR Campaign Committee
To: Gay Organisations
Copy of the material sent by QAGLR to the Criminal Justice Commission
in May.
Doc. No: 465 - 23
Press Article 1990.06.10
From: Media Sunday Mail
"Big Churches Back Gays - It's morally wrong but 'should be made legal'...
The Uniting Church Moderator, the Rev Don Whebell, expressed grave
reservations for any softening of Queensland current laws..."
Doc. No: 466 - 23
Letter 1990.06.10
From: Secretary (GW) QAGLR
To: Secretaries Community Organisations
Request for support and submission to be sent to the Parliamentary
Committee.
Doc. No: 467 - 23
Editorial 1990.06.11
From: Media Courier Mail
"Bad laws and our bedrooms"
Doc. No: 468 - 23
Card 1990.06.12
From: O'Grady P Parliament NSW
To: QAGLR
"Thanks for your note. I hope things will change in the coming months.
There are good people in the Queensland Labor Party...."
Doc. No: 469 - 23
Letter 1990.06.12
From: Goodbun R Pride Collective
To: Nick QAGLR
Invitation to take part in radio program
Doc. No: 470 - 23
Agenda 1990.06.12
From: Weir G QAGLR
To: Members Government Caucus Members
Areas to be discussed with two members of Caucus regarding reaction to
Commission report and possible developments at the parliamentary stages
of law reform. Both had legal backgrounds and would be a source of
considered opinion within the caucus.
Doc. No: 471 - 23
Background Material 1990.06.12
From: Weir G QAGLR
To: Members Government Caucus
Selection of material for meeting with caucus members.
Doc. No: 472 - 23
Press Article 1990.06.13
From: Media Sydney Morning Herald
"The question mark over change in Queensland - Goss said in an interview last
month that he wanted to get a 'rational debate going on homosexual issues and
other controversial issues through the Fitzgerald process. Queensland will
almost certainly repeal its harsh anti-homosexuality laws, but only after this
exhaustive and somewhat cumbersome reform process is completed."
Doc. No: 473 - 23
Press Article 1990.06.13
From: Media Courier Mail
"Gay' lifestyle bestial, says organisation" (Logos Foundation)
Doc. No: 474 - 23
Media Release 1990.06.13
From: GW QAGLR
To: Media Courier Mail
"Logos Foundation Adopts a Flat Earth Approach to Gay Law Reform."
Doc. No: 475 - 23
Letter 1990.06.13
From: Campaign for Anti-Discrimination Legislation
"A meeting with the deputy chair of the interdepartmental committee on anti-
discrimination legislation resulted in CADLE being given the opportunity to
submit a number of briefing papers to the Attorney General."
File Note 1990.06.13
From: Weir G
Regarding progress of anti-discrimination legislation and other related matters.
(Need for notation)
Doc. No: 476 - 23
Press Article 1990.06.14
From: Media Courier Mail
To:
"Logos 'gay' claims labelled as narrow"
Doc. No: 477 - 23
Letters 1990.06.14
From: Correspondents
To: Editor Courier Mail
"Strange" (1990/6/14); "Crime" (1990/6/14); "Care Needed" (1990/6/14);
Doc. No: 478 - 23
Press Article 1990.06.14
From: Media Sun
To:
"Bishop's book to raise a storm - Surprise support for gays" Visiting
American Bishop John Spong.
Doc. No: 479 - 23
Letters 1990.06.15
From: Correspondents
To: Editor Courier Mail
a) "Divided Morality - However, the Roman Catholic Bishop, John Gerry
and the Uniting Church Moderator, Don Whebell have made it abundantly
clear that some mainstream churches will attempt to emasculate the
proposed reforms or to torpedo them all together." Kelk E (1990/6/15);
b) "Justify" (1990/6/15); "Majority" Presbyterian Church Elder (1990/06/15);
c) "Vile" (1990/6/15); d) "Outrage" Rev. Presbyterian Church Bald Hills.
(M Woodgate's Electorate) 1990/6/15
Doc. No: 480 - 23
Letters 1990.06.15
From: Correspondents
To: Editor Courier Mail
a) "Crusade" (1990/6/21); "Interests - Joint social Justice group" (1990/6/21);
b) "Concern" General superintendent, Baptist Family of Churches in
Queensland (1990/6/21); c) "Law Relic" (1990/6/12)
Doc. No: 481 - 23
Notes 1990.06.15
From: Moore C QAGLR
To: Weir G QAGLR
Outcome of "ring round" of organisation regarding the preparation of
submissions (conducted by Stephen Cox and Clive Moore.)
Doc. No: 482 - 23
Letter 1990.06.15
From: Rev Ross Nambour Baptist Church
To: Editor Courier Mail
"Baptist view"
Doc. No: 483 - 23
Letter 1990.06.15
From: Secretary "Royal Australian and New Zealand College of
Psychiatrists"
To: Ward N QAGLR
Response to letter drafted by Chris Connol in early part of the year.
"The matters that you have raised in your letter have been discussed at
our two most recent Branch Meetings."
Doc. No: 484 - 23
Letter and Attachment 1990.06.15
From: Lovett K
To: Chairperson Parliamentary Criminal Justice Committee
Re: CJC 70 page Report: Reforms in Laws Relating to Homosexuality."
Doc. No: 485 - 23
Letters 1990.06.15
From: Assistant Secretary QAGLR
To: Respondents Community Organisation
Letters: a) Dr Paul Wilson, Australian Institute of Criminology;
b) Helen Watchirs Department of Community Health ACT; c) Di
Masters, East Brisbane Community Centre; d) A Manoleras, Migrant
Resource Centre; e) N Tobin, Student Legal Service UQU; f) Mr
C Begg, Prisoners and Family Support Association; g) L Hunt,
Brisbane Legal Service.
Doc. No: 486 - 23
Letter 1990.06.15
From: Weir G
To: Lee T
Forwarding material on law reform
Doc. No: 487 - 23
Letter 1990.06.14
From: Weir G
To: Talbot W
Forwarding material.
Doc. No: 488 - 23
Letter and Attachments 1990.06.16
From: Lovett K Gay Radio Information News Service NSW
To: President QAGLR
Doc. No: 489 - 23
Letter 1990.06.18
From: Dent RW
To: Editor Sun
"Its time to put up or shut up"
Doc. No: 490 - 23
Letter 1990.06.18
From: Porter G
To: Editor Courier Mail
"Umbrage over AIDS"
Doc. No: 491 - 23
Minutes 1990.06.18
From: (CP) QAGLR
Executive Meeting. Items include: a) Report to CJC; b) Constituent
Campaign; b) Responses to Submissions; c) Jeff C, Anti-discrimination;
d) Executive meeting dates; e) Media policy; f) Call for nomination
for new secretary; g) News from journalist sources (Rumour that we
might be pushing it to get gay law reform this year, because Wayne Goss
is getting 'cold feet [file note - this was had been confirmed from another
interstate source GW); h) Outcomes of WA meeting of Parliamentary
Criminal Justice Committee; i) New Private Consensual Cases;
j) Gold Coast bashing; k) Amnesty; l) Lesbian Marriage; m) Pride
week; n) Renewal; o) The Gold Coast. (Notes taken by minute taker
attached.)
Doc. No: 492 - 23
Letter 1990.06.18
From: Weir G
To: Rogers L CADLE
Copy of flow chart for Anti-Discrimination legislation
Doc. No: 493 - 23
Letter 1990.06.18
From: Weir G
To: Madden A CADLE
Copy of flow chart for Anti-Discrimination legislation
Doc. No: 494 - 23
Letter 1990.06.19
From: Assistant Director Australian Institute of Criminology
To: Assistant Secretary (SR) QAGLR
Doc. No: 495 - 23
Letter 1990.06.19
From: Co-ordinators Children by Choice
To: Chair Parliamentary Criminal Justice Committee
Support for law reform
Doc. No: 496 - 23
Press Article 1990.06.19
From: Media Courier Mail
"Brisbane festival for' gays - It is not a political thing. We have called
it Pride Week and tried to make it a celebration of culture."
Doc. No: 497 - 23
Letters 1990.06.19
From: Correspondents
To: Editor Courier Mail
"Even more" Sawkins R (1990/6/19); "Pure hatred" (1990/6/20); "Say No"
(1990/6.20); "Strange" (1990/6/20); "Crime" (1990/6/20); "Disgust"
Doc. No: 498 - 23
Press Article 1990.06.19
From: Media Sun
"State will not vet sexual preference" Regarding court appearance of person
charged with sodomising two intellectually handicapped men in his care.
Doc. No: 499 - 23
Media 1990.06.19
From: QAGLR
To: News Editors Media
"Gay law reform group advocates changes to laws covering sexual assault"
Doc. No: 500 - 23
Letter 1990.06.19
From: Horntvedt H Parents, Relatives and Friends of Gay People (WA)
To: Chair QAGLR
Support and information about the group.
Doc. No: 501 - 23
Letter and attachments 1990.06.19
From: Weir G Senator Burns Office
To: Makepeace F Public Service Union
Motion for PSU Consideration: " That the Queensland Branch of the PSU
forward a submission to the Parliamentary Criminal Justice Committee
regarding homosexual law reform and that the submission include:
a) Outline of PSU policy; b) Support for decriminalisation of homosexual
acts so that homosexuals and heterosexuals are treated equally under the
laws which relate to sexual offences; c) Introduction of anti-discrimination
legislation which included protection from discrimination on the grounds
of homosexuality or perceived homosexuality." Attachment include:
i) List of parliamentary staff supporting motion; ii) Submission structure;
iii) Dateline for writing the submission.
Doc. No: C502 - 23
Letter 1990.06.19
From: Correspondent
To: Secretary QAGLR
Regarding gay dance
Doc. No: 503 - 23
Press Article 1990.06.20
From: Media Morning Bulletin
"Anti-homosexual bias seen as risk" Queensland AIDS Council.
Doc. No: 504 - 23
Information on Queensland law reform. 1990.06.20
From: Weir G
To: Gay Waves Victoria
Doc. No: 505 - 23
Press Article 1990.06.20
From: Media Courier Mail
"Festival for 'gays' obnoxious - Cooper. It will be the first time
Brisbane has joined other major cities in the world to celebrate
homosexual culture and the anniversary of the 1969 NY Stonewall
bar riots. Festival spokesman said he was not surprised about the
adverse reaction."
Doc. No: 506 - 23
Press Article 1990.06.20
From: Media Mercury
"Festival for 'gays obnoxious - Cooper".
Doc. No: 507 - 23
Press Article 1990.06.21
From: Media Courier Mail
"Children at risk from homosexuals: church" Queensland.
Doc. No: 508 - 23
Press Article 1990.06.21
From: Media Courier Mail
"Cinema boss refuses 'gay' festival films"
Doc. No: 509 - 23
Press Article 1990.06.21
From: Media Courier Mail
"Children at risk from homosexuals: Church" (Qld) (Double entry
with Document No 507.
Doc. No: 510 - 23
Hand Bill 1990.06.21
From: Lesbian and Gay Pride Collective
"A Gay and Lesbian Film Night", Films include: "Can't you take a joke"
and "Elevation"
Doc. No: 511 - 23
Letters 1990.06.21
From: Correspondents
To: Editor Courier Mail
a) "Truth"; b) "Crusade"; c) "Interest"; d)"Concern" and
"Needle danger"
Doc. No: 512 - 23
Press Article 1990.06.21
From: Media Queensland Times
"Sodomite homosexual active in Ipswich" Qld
Doc. No: 513 - 23
Letter 1990.06.21
From: Joint Secretaries Public Sector Union
To: Secretaries Unions- Queensland
Requesting information to be included in the PSU submission to
the Parliamentary inquiry.
Doc. No: 514 - 23
Press Article 1990.06.21
From: Media Gold Coast Bulletin
"Homosexual Festival a time bomb - Veivers" (Southport member
of parliament)
Doc. No: 516 - 23
Letter 1990.06.21
From: Weir G
To: Fingleton D Attorney General's Office
"Eye ball to eye ball would be good" (Need for file note)
Doc. No: 517 - 23
Letter 1990.06.21
From: Weir G
To: Wilson P Australian Institute of Criminology
"We hope that you will be able to add an element of informed information
and comment on the issue."
Doc. No: 518 - 23
Press Article 1990.06.21
From: Media Mercury
"Cinema boss refuses 'gay' festival of films"
Doc. No: - 23
File Note 1990.06.21
From: Weir G
Relationship between the Tasmanian and Queensland law reform campaigns -
a tactical approach. Note Document numbers 506 and 505. (Need for elaborate)
Doc. No: 519 - 23
Letter 1990.06.22
From: Correspondent
To: Editor Queensland Times
"Don't cling to old law" (Unsure of date)
Doc. No: 520 - 23
Press Article 1990.06.22
From: Media Courier Mail
"Logos floats 'anti-gay campaign"
Doc. No: 521 - 23
Press Article 1990.06.22
From: Media Courier Mail
"Cinema group offers to show 'gay' movies - Sydney based cinema chain has
offered its Brisbane theatre (Metro-Arts) 'We've been a little shocked down
here at some of the reaction about the festival
Doc. No: 522 - 23
Press Article 1990.06.22
From: Media Queensland Times
Pride Week for 'gay recruiting"
Doc. No: 523 - 23
Letter 1990.06.22
From: Weir G
To: Bartos M Federation of Academics
Request for information for preparation of submission
Doc. No: 524 - 23
Letters 1990.06.22
From: Correspondents
To: Editor Regional Paper
"Homosexual article draws fiery responses" (Four letters)
Doc. No: 525 - 23
Hand Bill 1990.06.22
From: PSU
To: Members PSU
"Public Sector Union Happy Hour for Pride collective"
Doc. No: 526 - 23
Pamphlet 1990.06.22
From: Weir G PSU
To: Members PSU
"PSU takes action on Gay Law Reform"
Doc. No: 527 - 23
Letter 1990.06.23
From: Assistant Secretary QAGLR
To: Danni
Thank you for your letter re the Pride Dance.... enclosed a flyer.
Doc. No: 528 - 23
Press Article 1990.06.23
From: Media Sydney Morning Herald
To:
"Queensland's gay festival comes under fire - Police will patrol movie
theatres and art exhibitions to ensure censorship laws are not broken during
Queensland's first homosexual festival this week."
Doc. No: 529 - 23
Letter 1990.06.23
From: Browne, Michael
To: Editor Courier Mail
"Monster talk hurts"
Doc. No: 530 - 23
Press Article 1990.06.23
From: Media Gold Coast Bulletin
"Filthy Sex Smorgasbord Coming" Cooper. "Yes, it's here next week... yippee.
You've heard all about the videos, the filth and people licking each other....The
Gold Coast can think itself lucky it got the Mardi Gras out of town. It's going
to Brisbane and then all over the place"
Doc. No: 531 - 23
Press Article 1990.06.23
From: Media Courier Mail
"Very little pride in a 'gay' festival" Kavanagh on Saturday.
Doc. No: 532 - 23
Press Article 1990.06.24
From: Media Catholic Leader
"Homosexuality .... Law, morality and the Church" Bishop John Gerry. (Examines
submission issues to be included in submission to the Criminal Justice Commission.
In part states, "The submission would not be recommending that homosexuality be
removed from the criminal code, nor would it deny the need for the reform of the
law. We would hesitate to support the decriminalisation of homosexual acts, even
in private between consenting adults, if this would be interpreted as publicly
condoning such acts.... The law should, however, legislate against public advertisement
and soliciting for homosexual purposes.... It should ensure that there is no question
of the corruption of young people under the age of 18 and should not accept or condone
homosexual practices as normal in any program purporting to educate young people....
Law should not give legal status to homosexual unions."
Doc. No: 533 - 23
Press Article 1990.06.24
From: Media Sunday Mail
"Our gay bushrangers ... were they a myth ... or a fairytale
Doc. No: 534 - 23
Press Article 1990.06.24
From: Media Sunday Mail
"Group in heaven"
Doc. No: 535 - 23
Press Article 1990.06.24
From: Media Sunday Mail
"Poof goes the legend"
Doc. No: 535 - 23
Press Article 1990.06.25
From: Media Sydney Morning Herald
"Homophobia from the insecure Mail" (Brisbane Sunday Mail)
Doc. No: 536 - 23
Press Article 1990.06.25
From: Media Courier Mail
"City 'gay' festival to have 300 at march"
Doc. No: 537 - 23
Letters 1990.06.25
From: Correspondents
To: Editor Courier Mail
a) "Love the sinner"; b) "Nature"; c) "Paul"; d) "Penalty"; e) "Eunuchs"
(All these letters relate to letter by Roger Sawkins 1990.06.19); f) "No
surprise" (Undated); g) "Again" (Undated
Doc. No: 538 - 23
Note 1990.06.25
From: Weir G
Contact at the Australian Institute of Criminology
Doc. No: 539 - 23
Letter 1990.06.25
From: Wilson P Australian Institute of Criminology
To: Editor Courier Mail
"Clearly individuals of both sexual inclinations sometimes commit illegal
acts against children. But only those of low intelligence would condemn
all heterosexuals or homosexuals based on the actions of a minority."
Doc. No: 540 - 23
Letter 1990.06.25
From: Secretary Citizens against Corruption
To: Secretary QAGLR
Stating that organisation has put in a submission to PCJC.
Doc. No: 541 - 23
Press Article 1990.06.25
From: Media Australian
"Gayfest offends as 'obnoxious"
Doc. No: 542 - 23
Press Article 1990.06.25
From: Media Courier Mail
"Doctors ban AIDS victims"
Doc. No: 543 - 23
Agenda 1990.06.25
From: Treasurer QAGLR
General Meeting
Doc. No: 544 - 23
Minutes 1990.06.25
From: Secretary QAGLR
Executive: CJC Committee report and discussion; Media; Round table,
Meeting with Anglican Archbishop.
Doc. No: 545 - 23
Minutes 1990.06.25
From: Assistant Secretary QAGLR
General Meeting: Issues of the day and meeting the needs of the
parliamentary process.
Doc. No: 546 - 23
Press Article 1990.06.26
From: Media Morning Bulletin
"Little gaiety tipped at homosexual gala"
Doc. No: 547 - 23
Hand Bill 1990.06.26
From: Pride Collective
Advertisement for film festival
Doc. No: 548 - 23
Letter 1990.06.26
From: Martin G
To: Premier Qld
Personal letter regarding law reform
Doc. No: 549 - 23
Letters 1990.06.26
From: Correspondents
To: Editor Courier Mail
"Hearing the Truth"; "Zealots"; "People"; "Huxley revisited" and a number
of calls on "Access Line"
Doc. No: 550 - 23
Press Article 1990.06.26
From: Media Courier Mail
"Sex ruling 'opens door for claims." (background on some aspects of
anti-discrimination legislation
Doc. No: 551 - 23
Letter 1990.06.26
From: Zubrzycki J Australian National University
To: Editor Australian
"Society to blame"
Doc. No: 552 - 23
Press Article 1990.06.26
From: Media Queensland Times
"Joyner slams festival"
Doc. No: 553 - 23
Press Article 1990.06.26
From: Media Morning Bulletin
"Joyner fears homosexual risks AIDS spread" (Date uncertain)
Doc. No: 554 - 23
Letter 1990.06.26
From: Patterson C
To: Editor Courier Mail
Doc. No: 556 - 23
Letter 1990.06.26
From: Assistant Secretary QAGLR
To: Rush (Archbishop) Catholic
Invitation to meet with Association if need be. (no response). The Archbishop
was sick and nearing retirement.
Doc. No: 557 - 23
Letter 1990.06.26
From: Assistant Secretary QAGLR
To: Moderator Uniting Church
Offer of briefing if necessary.
File note 1990.06.26
From: Weir G
A QAGLR delegation met with the Anglican Archbishop, Peter Hollingworth.
It consisted of Michael Browne, Phillip Tahmindjis and Nick Ward. General
discussion but nothing of definitive substance.
Doc. No: 558 - 23
Letter 1990.06.28
From: Secretary QAGLR
To: Secretary Suncoast Connections
Copy of submission to PCJC (see collection of submission under 9.7.1990)
Doc. No: 559 - 23
Press Article 1990.06.27
From: Media Mercury
"Gay law reform on way" Tasmania
Doc. No: 560 - 23
Press Article 1990.06.27
From: Media Sun
"Gays brace for clash - Brisbane homosexual community is bracing itself
for a clash with protest groups during this week of celebrations.... The week
will start tonight with the opening of the art festival in Fortitude Valley. 'We
are expecting an escalation in the number of bashings, especially when people
are on their way home after events'.....Activities planned include the art
exhibition in the Manhattan nightclub, a film festival at the Metro theatre, a rally
in Roma St and march through Brisbane on Saturday."
Doc. No: 561 - 23
Letters 1990.06.27
From: Correspondents
To: Editor Courier Mail
Feature section under the heading " Will it be Pride or Death Week"
Doc. No: 562 - 23
Letters 1990.06.27
From: Correspondents
To: Editor Courier Mail
"No surprise"; "Again"
Doc. No: 563 - 23
Cartoon 1990.06.27
From: Media Courier Mail
"Non-payment of a traffic fine?.. Now every law-breaker can get a life
sentence... AIDS"
Doc. No: 564 - 23
Letter 1990.06.27
From: Assistant Secretary QAGLR
To: Chief of Staff Courier Mail
"The recent coverage of Gay Pride Week is also of concern to us in that
there has seemed to be a great deal of negative reporting on homosexual
issues. especially in 'Letters to the Editor"
Doc. No: 564A - 23
Submission 1990.06.27
From: Connole C
To: Research Director Parliamentary Criminal Justice Commission
"Submission to the Parliamentary Criminal Justice Committee in Response
to "Reform in Laws Relating to Homosexuality - An Information Paper"
Doc. No: - 23
File note 1990.06.27
From: Weir G
A casual meeting with a Queensland Minister in the home of a work
colleague. (File note not completed)
Doc. No: 565 - 23
Press Article 1990.06.28
From: Media Courier Mail
Feature Article. "Proud to go public"- Just two or three years ago, Queensland
homosexuals were part of a dark sub-culture, neither understood nor accepted
by most in the wider heterosexual community; today, they have a proud,
cohesive and politically aggressive movement on the verge of achieving legal
and civil rights long denied to them."
Doc. No: 566 - 23
Press Article 1990.06.28
From: Media Courier Mail
"Gay times at a cottage called Herston" Article by Clive Moore
Doc. No: 567 - 23
Press Article 1990.06.28
From: Media Courier Mail
"Govt policy opposes jail condom bid"
Doc. No: 568 - 23
Letters 1990.06.28
From: Correspondents
To: Editor Courier Mail
a) "Kavanagh 'diatribe"; b) "Natural'; c) "Pride"; d) "Intolerant"; e) "Molesters";
f) "Amazing"; g) "No party"; h) "Justifying"; i) "Need".
Doc. No: 569 - 23
Editorial 1990.06.28
From: Media Queensland Times
"Gays push message" (Gay Pride)
Doc. No: 570 - 23
Memo 1990.06.28
From: Fingleton D Attorney Generals Office
To: Weir G
Response to letter.
File Note 1990.06.28
From: Weir G
To:
Impressions on Pride climax. (not completed at this stage)
Doc. No: 571 - 23
Advertisement 1990.06.28
From: Media Courier Mail
"Learning, talking, discovering about sexuality....Family Planning Association"
Doc. No: 572 - 23
Material 1990.06.28
From: Fenwick Public Sector Union
To: Weir G
Doc. No: 572A - 23
Letter 1990.06.28
From: Secretary Suncoast Connections
To: Secretary QAGLR
Forwarding submission to Parliamentary Criminal Justice Committee (Refer July
section of the archive for copy of submission)
Doc. No: 573 - 23
Press Article 1990.06.29
From: Media Courier Mail
"Gay' parade guard against disrupters"
Doc. No: 574 - 23
Letter 1990.06.29
From: Weir G
Regarding Report from the Victorian law reform commission
Doc. No: 575 - 23
Press Article 1990.07.01
From: Media Sunday Mail
Gay rally rules - and cops the ref!"
Doc. No: 576 - 23
Press Article 1990.07.01
From: Media Sunday Sun
"Proud gays take to the streets"
Doc. No: 577 - 23
Letter 1990.07.02
From: Weir G QAGLR
To: Principle Private Secretary Attorney General
Invitation to Round Table discussion on anti-discrimination legislation.
File Note 1990.07.02
From: Weir G
Gay Pride and the consolidation process. (not completed)
Doc. No: 577A - 23
Submission 1990.07.02
From: Secretary Australian Festival of Light and Community Standards Organisation.
To: Research Director Parliamentary Criminal Justice Committee
"Reforms in laws relating to homosexuality - An information paper.... The sociological
and historical evidence produced in this submission is irrefutable that homosexuality
should not be decriminalised..."
Doc. No: 578 - 23
Press Article 1990.07.03
From: Media Direct Action
"Gay pride week a big success"
Doc. No: 579 - 23
Letter 1990.07.03
From: Browne M Griffith University
To: Academics Brisbane Campuses
Open letter - "If you support the decriminalisation of homosexuality PLEASE
write to the Parliamentary Committee TODAY..."
Doc. No: 580 - 23
Letter 1990.07.03
From: Lea S
To: Treasurer QAGLR
Request for information.
Doc. No: 581 - 23
Press Article 1990.07.04
From: Media Westside News
"Police eye on deviants' nest"
Doc. No: 582 - 23
Press Article 1990.07.05
From: Media Caboolture Times
"Rally for the Family .....And then there's the threat of further increase of
abortions, homosexuality...."
Doc. No: 583 - 23
Message 1990.07.05
From: Weir G
To: Executive members PSU
"Please find the attached draft submission on homosexual law reform for
your consideration and comment..
Doc. No: 584 - 23
Letter 1990.07.05
From: Assistant Secretary (GW) QAGLR
To: Secretaries Gay Organisations
Last minute request for submissions to the parliamentary committee.
Doc. No: 586 - 23
Letter 1990.07.05
From: Assistant Secretary (GW) QAGLR
To: Secretaries Supporters of law reform
Last minute request for submissions to the Parliamentary Criminal Justice
Committee
Doc. No: 587 - 23
Letter 1990.07.05
From: Smith G
To: Weir G
Outline of motion passed by the Miscellaneous Workers Union, and action to
be taken by the union. Attachment includes details of meeting and federal union
policy.
File Note 1990.07.05
From: Weir G
The relations of union support to the process of reform.(not competed)
Doc. No: 588 - 23
Press Article 1990.07.06
From: Media Courier Mail
"Gay reform plan put to CJC". Refers to QAGLR submission to parliamentary
committee.
Doc. No: 589 - 23
Press Article 1990.07.07
From: Media Sun
"Pokies watchdog gives right of reply" (Background to other investigations by
the Parliamentary Criminal Justice Committee)
Doc. No: 590 - 23
Press Article 1990.07.07
From: Media Courier Mail
"Church leaders argue against 'gay' law reform. - More that 500 Christian leaders,
saying they represent more than 100,000 Queenslanders, have urged that
homosexuality not be discriminalised." (Major setback which some leading
figureheads QAGLR figureheads saw at the time as not very significant. Ho hum.)
Doc. No: 590 - 23
Press Article 1990.07.07
From: Media Courier Mail
"Clergy fails to find God's will on worker" SA. Refers to homosexual within the
Uniting Church
Doc. No: 591 - 23
Press Article 1990.07.07
From: Media Australian
"Gay church worker keeps job" SA
Doc. No: 592 - 23
Letter 1990.07.07
From: Assistant Secretary (GW) QAGLR
To: Secretaries Gay Organisations
Notification of next Round Table meeting and encouragement to circulate attached
letter and parliamentary petition.
Doc. No: 593 - 23
Press Article 1990.07.07
From: Media Townsville Bulletin
"Churches want gays to stay illegal"
Doc. No: 594 - 23
Press Article 1990.07.07
From: Media Toowoomba Chronicle
"Homosexual acts should remain outlawed 'to protect family. (500 clergy)
Doc. No: 595 - 23
Press Article 1990.07.07
From: Media Townsville Bulletin
"Dilemma over gay worker" SA
Doc. No: 596 - 23
Letter 1990.07.08
From: Fox W
To: Editor Sun
"Gay pride is a real insult"
Doc. No: 597 - 23
Press Article 1990.07.08
From: Media Courier Mail
"Male, female 'gay' law should vary, CJC told" Submission by Festival of Light
and Community Standards Organisation. (date approximate
Doc. No: 597 - 23
Press Article 1990.07.08
From: Media Courier Mail
"Safe sex assurance 'a lie" Australian Family Association submission. (Date
approximate)
Doc. No: 598 - 23
Letter 1990.07.09
From: Norton P
To: Weir G
Forward submission and information on public forum.
Doc. No: 599 - 23
Press Article 1990.07.09
From: Media Courier Mail
"Gays' harassed by uni staff, says union" (Submission to Parliament Criminal
Justice Committee)
Doc. No: 600 - 23
Media Release 1990.07.09
From: GW QAGLR
To: News Editors Media
"Psychologists' study assures church leader on need for homosexual law reform.
Doc. No: 601 - 23
Submission 1990.07.09
From: Weir G
To: King M Courier Mail
Copy of submission by Psychologists.
Doc. No: 602 - 23
Letter 1990.07.09
From: Joint Secretary Public Sector Union
To: Members Parliamentary Criminal Justice Commission
Forwarding copy of submission.
Doc. No: 603 - 23
Submission 1990.07.09
From: Anglican Church - Social Issues Committee
To: Parliamentary Criminal Justice Commission
"... though it does not reflect the views of all Anglicans in Brisbane or
Queensland, it does seek to present a balanced and rational perspective...
In conclusion the Committee recommends that the present law be repealed
and that private homosexual acts cease to be a criminal offence. It
recommends further that the Act of Repeal carry with it and introductory
statement indicating that such removal from the Statute Books is based upon
the equal treatment for all before the law and does not imply moral approval
of homosexual acts, On such matters the law in Queensland, as in most other
parts of the Commonwealth and in other parts of the world should be neutral
on this matter."
Doc. No: 604 - 23
Submission 1990.07.09
From: Brisbane Youth Service
To: Parliamentary Criminal Justice Committee
"The simple fact is that the current legislation against homosexual behaviour
makes working with young people more difficult that it needs to be."
Doc. No: 605 - 23
Submission 1990.07.09
From: Gerry, Bishop John Catholic Social Welfare
To: Parliamentary Criminal Justice Committee
Headings include: Definition; Causes of homosexuality; Role of the Law
("The Church would never approve of legislation that would authorise the unjust
violation of privacy.... Our view would remain that even though these acts were
not illegal they are immoral and detrimental to the proper development of family
life in a healthy society."); Comments; Submissions (nine in total)
Doc. No: 606 - 23
Submission 1990.07.09
From: Free Business Association
To: Parliamentary Criminal Justice Committee
In two sections: Part one: The position of the Association and Part two a paper
prepared by Carr A "The Relationship between AIDS Prevention and Homosexual
Law Reform." Topics include: Behaviour Change and Attachment to the Gay
Community; Behaviour Change among Gay Men in Australia; Gay Community,
Behaviour Change and the Law;
Doc. No: 607 - 23
Submission 1990.07.09
From: Norton P New Left Party (Brisbane)
To: Parliamentary Criminal Justice Committee
"We believe that achieving complete equality of rights and freedoms for
homosexual people ultimately requires political, social, economic and
cultural changes beyond the scope of the reforms being considered by the
Parliamentary CJC"
Doc. No: 608 - 23
Submission 1990.07.09
From: Public Sector Union
To: Parliamentary Criminal Justice Committee
" The effect of the present law in Queensland denies a particular section of
our society a full and rewarding role within Queensland society. The laws
reinforce unjustifiable scape-goating, harassment and victimisation, and
therefore inhibit the full contribution from the homosexual people in the
community. "Topics include: Effects of the law (Blackmail, Abuse and
Violence; Victimisation; Police and Covert Relationships); Directions for
Law Reform (Equality under the law; Conformity with other states; Protection
of Children; Public decency; Public Opinion
Doc. No: 609 - 23
Submission 1990.07.09
From: Cox S Psychologists for Social Justice
To: Parliamentary Criminal Justice Committee
Headings include: a) Incidence of homosexuality; b) Causes of
homosexuality; c) Psychiatric opinions on homosexuality; d) Psychological
effects of the present social and political situation; e) Social difficulties for
the individual; f) Effects of homosexuality on society; g) Conclusion
("The scientific evidence presented in this submission therefore leads to the
conclusion that the present laws with regard to homosexual acts are in opposition
to social justice and indeed produce harm to society and to individuals.")
Doc. No: 610 - 23
Submission 1990.07.09
From: North P Queensland AIDS Council
To: Parliamentary Criminal Justice Committee
Topics include: a) Theoretical perspective; b) Homosexuality and its stigma;
c) Examples drawn from experience as volunteers counsellor to the
Queensland AIDS Council; d) Observations drawn from experience as
Sub-Dean and student adviser to the undergraduate enrolled in B Social
Work course at the University of Queensland; e) Homosexuality and
Medical Attitudes [ To quote, "In this case I also found it ironic that the
mass celebrated around the sacrament of last anointment contained the
gospel story of the woman found in adultery and brought before the Lord
who did not condemn her. Looking around the dying man's room I wondered
how many of those present would have accepted John's sexual orientation
as this aspect of his life had never been shared with those he had worked
and socialised with." Pg19]
Doc. No: 611 - 23
Submission 1990.07.09
From: Queensland Association for Gay Law Reform (Brisbane)
To: Parliamentary Criminal Justice Committee
Topics include: a) Inappropriateness of the Criminal Law - Civil Rights;
b) Counter Productive Effect; c) AIDS Counselling and the Law;
d) Protection of Minors; e) Psychology and the effects of the law;
f) Age of Consent; g) Christianity and homosexuality; h) The Family;
i) Homosexuality and the end of civilisation.
Doc. No: 612 - 23
Submission 1990.07.09
From: Secretary Queensland Association of Gay Law Reform (Cairns)
To: Parliamentary Criminal Justice Committee
Headings include: a) Preamble; b) History; c) Submission
Doc. No: C613 - 23
Submission 1990.07.09
From: Rutkin B
To: Parliamentary Criminal Justice Committee
"The Commission is requested to ensure that all personal or identifying
details contained in this submission remain strictly confidential. "Our
collective experience of authority can be summarised in a few words:
betrayal, pain, injustice and political spinelessness. Our collective self
identity might be summarised by the words: powerlessness, bitter hatred
and death. Rat cunning is crucial to surviving as a gay man in Queensland.
The need to be dishonest is not a feature of our personalities of which we
can or should be proud, but how else can we live."
Doc. No: 614 - 23
Submission 1990.07.09
From: Tahmindjis P Department of Law. QUT
To: Parliamentary Criminal Justice Committee
"The profound difficulty every society must face is the fact that when it tries
to enforce morals about which there is no real community consensus, that law
works against itself. Instead of protecting society from harm the law in fact
generates new areas of harm and in the process generates wrath, rather that
assuaging it. The law in fact will grow its own 'grapes of wrath', and society
will reap the harvest." Areas covered by the submission include: a) Moral
dimensions; b) Sexual Dimensions; c) National Dimension; d) International
Dimension; e) The Law in General; f) The Law in Queensland Specifically
Doc. No: 615 - 23
Submission 1990.07.09
From: Toehold
To: Parliamentary Criminal Justice Commission
"We are Toehold which is a gay, lesbian and bisexual support group for young
(under 27) people..... Homosexual acts between consenting adults and further
those between the ages of sixteen and eighteen be decriminalised....."
Doc. No: 616 - 23
Submission 1990.07.09
From: University of Queensland Academic Staff Association
To: Parliamentary Criminal Justice Committee
Motion passed at April meeting.
Doc. No: 617 - 23
Submission 1990.07.09
From: University of Queensland Student's Legal Service
To: Parliamentary Criminal Justice Committee
Doc. No: 618 - 23
Submission 1990.07.09
From: Suncoast Connections (Noosa)
To: Parliamentary Criminal Justice Committee
"The foregoing details are provided so that the Commission may appreciate that
reform of the law relating to homosexuality in Queensland is of vital importance
not merely to the highly visible gay reformists of Brisbane and Cairns but more
especially to the many thousands of men and women who live and work under severe
conditions of stress and isolation (due to the law & homophobia) in hundreds of
smaller communities."
Doc. No: 619 - 23
Submission 1990.07.09
From: University of Queensland Student Union
To: Parliamentary Criminal Justice Committee
Headings include: a) Barriers to Academic Achievement at University;
b) Social Barriers to Academic Achievement; c) Barriers to Social
Development; d) Barriers to AIDS education and prevention; e) Civil
Rights
Doc. No: 620 - 23
Submission 1990.07.09
From: Arklay A University of Queensland Health Service
To: Parliamentary Criminal Justice Committee
Doc. No: 621 - 23
Letter 1990.07.09
From: Union of Australian Women
To: Parliamentary Criminal Justice Committee
Doc. No: 622 - 23
Letter 1990.07.09
From: Womens House
To: Parliamentary Criminal Justice Committee
Doc. No: - 23
File Note 1990.07.09
From: Weir G
I believe that there were nearly two thousand submissions received. Of these
most were form letters objecting to any changes in the law (95%). Of the
remainder in support of law change these were more major submissions.
The complete collection of the submissions is held in the Queensland
Parliamentary Table Office. From what I can gather they would provide
some unique and on occasion eloquent accounts about homosexual life in
Queensland at this time.
Doc. No: 623 - 23
Minutes 1990.07.09
From: Assistant Secretary QAGLR
Executive Meeting: a) Items include Round table agenda for 22nd July;
b) Involvement of members; c) Constituent lobbying; d) QAGLR Lobbying
"Need to organise meeting to fight backlash".
Doc. No: 624 - 23
Note 1990.07.10
From: Weir G
To: Browne M
Forwarding copy of article from Catholic Leader for his consideration and
possible action.
Doc. No: 625 - 23
Letter 1990.07.10
From: Reeves S QAGLR
To: Weir G QAGLR
Indication that he was resigning for personal reasons and an aside joke about
GW writing and signing letters on his behalf (With the committee and his
approval.) To quote, "Have I got my signature right?" (I wrote many letters
for other people in this year)
Doc. No: 626 - 23
Letter 1990.07.10
From: Member QAGLR
To: Secretary QAGLR
Copies of petitions
Doc. No: 627 - 23
Press Article 1990.07.10
From: Media Townsville Bulletin
"Catholics call for homosexual ID cards - Homosexuals should be required to
wear visible identification and be counselled on 'the depravity of their actions"
according to the Queensland Association of Catholic Parents." (Pg 1)
Doc. No: 628 - 23
Transcript 1990.07.10
From: Media Commercial Television
Interview with member of the Queensland Association of Catholic Parents
regarding the submission to the PCJC.
Doc. No: 629 - 23
Press Article 1990.07.10
From: Media Sun
"Police powerless over pervert club"
Doc. No: 630 - 23
Press Article 1990.07.10
From: Media Sun
"Build bridges, not bombs for homosexuals" Cannon Jeff Roper
Doc. No: 631 - 23
Press Article 1990.07.10
From: Media Courier Mail
"Call for 'gays' to wear ID"
Doc. No: 632 - 23
Press Article 1990.07.10
From: Media Courier Mail
"Psychologists to urge 'gay' law reform"
Doc. No: 633 - 23
Note 1990.07.10
From: Weir G
List of media covering the Press Release on psychologist submission. (The
press release worked well in that it was hooked into the national coverage given
to the submission by the Catholic parent group. gw)
Doc. No: 634 - 23
Press Article 1990.07.10
From: Media Eug Post
"Brand homosexuals to stop Aids, says Catholic parents" (Believed to be a
Tasmanian paper)
Doc. No: 635 - 23
Press Article 1990.07.11
From: Media Westside News
"State law to blame': Gays"
Doc. No: 636 - 23
Press Article 1990.07.11
From: Media Courier Mail
"ID for 'gays', not on: expert
Doc. No: 637 - 23
Press Article 1990.07.11
From: Media Courier Mail
"Male prostitutes face dual illegal trap - lobby group (Submission to the
PCJC by "Self-health for Queensland Workers in the Sex Industry."
Doc. No: 638 - 23
Press Article 1990.07.11
From: Media Townsville Bulletin (?)
"Anger at call for ID tags on gays." Catholic Church.
Doc. No: 639 - 23
Press Article 1990.07.11
From: Media Townsville Bulletin
"Church rejects parents group's AIDS stance." Mixture of reporting of the
psychologist submission and the director of Catholic Education in Townsville
and Catholic media office
Doc. No: 640 - 23
Editorial 1990.07.11
From: Media Townsville Bulletin
"Shades of Hitler in AIDS hysteria"
Doc. No: 641 - 23
Press Article 1990.07.11
From: Media Sydney Morning Herald
"I'm Gay' badges urged for Qld's 'depraved"
Doc. No: 642 - 23
Message and information 1990.07.11
From: Weir G
To: Lloyde S Financial Review
Request for information answered
Doc. No: 643 - 23
Letter 1990.07.11
From: Weir G
To: Fingleton D Attorney General
Forwarding material and "also there is a copy of a letter which I faxed
through on July 2nd. As I haven't heard from you I thought you may not
have received it."
Doc. No: 644 - 23
Letter 1990.07.11
From: Secretary "Federated Miscellaneous Workers Union
To: Secretary QAGLR
Supporting law change and introduction of Anti-Discrimination legislation.
Doc. No: 645 - 23
Press Article 1990.07.11
From: Media Age
"Fundamentalists hit gay reform. A spokesperson for Archbishop Rush said
the association was not recognised by the Church..."
Doc. No: - 23
Letters 1990.07.12
From: Correspondents
To: Editor Courier Mail
A Number of letters to the editor: a) "Sign of 'hatred" (11.07.1990);
b) "Not on of us" (16.07.1990)
Doc. No: 646 - 23
Press Article 1990.07.12
From: Media Courier Mail
"Male, female 'gay' law should vary, CJC told" Festival of Light and Community
Standards Organisation.
Doc. No: 646 - 23
Press Article 1990.07.12
From: Media Courier Mail
"Safe sex assurance 'a lie" (Australian Family Association Submission to the PCJC)
Doc. No: 647 - 23
Press Article 1990.07.12
From: Media Courier Mail
"Lesbian Navratilova not a good model for young people, says tennis star"
Doc. No: 648 - 23
Note and Attachments 1990.07.12
From: Weir G
To: Tahmindjis P QUT
Material- Explanatory memorandum of changes to the Queensland Criminal
Code. (Changes made under the Ahern National Party Government -refer previous
archive collection.)
Doc. No: 649 - 23
Editorial 1990.07.12
From: Media The Chronicle (Toowoomba)
"AIDS: Need for informed debate"
Doc. No: 650 - 23
Press Article 1990.07.12
From: Media Australian
"Police to liaise with gay community" Victoria.
Doc. No: 651 - 23
Letters 1990.07.12
From: Correspondents
To: Editor Townsville Bulletin
A number of letters to the editor in reaction to Catholic Parents Associations
call for Identification Cards. (Date uncertain)
Doc. No: 651A - 23
Press Article 1990.07.12
From: Media Eug. Post
"Group shows 'prejudice, ignorance'.... In The Post on Tuesday, it was reported
from Australia that the Queensland Association of Parents' call for ID cards was
part of a 10 point list..." (Possible New Zealand paper)
Doc. No: 652 - 23
Material 1990.07.13
From: Weir G
To: Pinto S Australian Institute of Criminology
Information requested dealing with legal changes in Queensland. For a research
paper on law reform being prepared for the Institute but in fact never completed.
Doc. No: 653 - 23
Letter 1990.07.13
From: Weir G QAGLR
To: Regional Director Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission
Invitation to Gay Round Table to explain Federal Government initiatives in
anti-discrimination legislation.
Doc. No: 654 - 23
Press Article 1990.07.13
From: Media Australian
"After 10 years' debate, Hong Kong gays free to love in private"
Doc. No: 655 - 23
Press Article 1990.07.14
From: Media Courier Mail
"Church nod for decriminalising some 'gay' acts" (Roman Catholic
Submission to the Criminal Justice Committee)
Doc. No: 656 - 23
Press Article 1990.07.14
From: Media Courier Mail
"No 'gay' liaison unit here - police" (Qld)
Doc. No: 657 - 23
Letter 1990.07.15
From: Assistant Secretary (GW) QAGLR
To: Gay Organisations
Information on next Gay Round Table dealing mostly with Anti-Discrimination
legislation.
Doc. No: 658 - 23
Program 1990.07.15
From: QAGLR
To: Gay Organisations
Briefing and discussion on Parliamentary Committee and expected outcomes.
Also session on Anti-discrimination legislation.
Doc. No: 659 - 23
Letter 1990.07.17
From: Gallagher D
To: Editor Courier Mail
"Bedrooms barred"
Doc. No: 660 - 23
Letter 1990.07.17
From: Des
To: Colin and Nick
Renewal of membership and reaction to political developments
Doc. No: 661 - 23
Letter 1990.07.18
From: Buckland I
To: Editor Westside News
"Who are the deviants."
Doc. No: 661 - 23
Minutes 1990.07.19
From: State Conference Public Sector Union
This entry is incorrect. For correct entry refer to Document No 759.
(Endorsement by Conference of the submission to the Parliamentary
Criminal Justice Committee.)
Doc. No: 662 - 23
Letter 1990.07.19
From: Weir G QAGLR
To: Principal Private Secretary Attorney General Office
Thanks for accepting invitation to Round Table and enclosed some
information. Also similar letter sent to Helen Twohill from he Human
Rights Commission
Doc. No: 663 - 23
Press Article 1990.07.20
From: Media Courier Mail
"Police accused of extortion by charge threats."
Doc. No: 664 - 23
Letter 1990.07.21
From: Maver C
To: Treasurer QAGLR
Sending completed petitions.
Doc. No: 665 - 23
Agenda 1990.07.22
From: QAGLR
To: Round Table
Two parts to the round table: CJC Process and Anti-discrimination.
File Note 1990.07.22
From: Weir G
Nature direction, nature and expected political outcome of July Gay Round
Table. (File note not completed but intended to explain the important role which
the meeting played in consolidating the gay and lesbian community for the last
phases of law reform.)
Doc. No: 666 - 23
Letter 1990.07.22
From: Assistant Secretary (DS) QAGLR
To: Secretary Gay Groups
Outline of anti-discrimination issues identified, at the Round Table, as major areas
to be addressed by legislation.
Doc. No: 667 - 23
Press Article 1990.07.22
From: Media Sunday Tasmanian
"Gays at school need support says activist." Tasmania.
Doc. No: 668 - 23
Letter 1990.07.23
From: Weir G
To: Fingleton D Attorney General Office
Thanks and information. Some concern on information from people visiting
parliamentarians
Doc. No: 669 - 23
Report 1990.07.23
From: Treasurer QAGLR
QAGLR General Meeting
File Note 1990.07.23
From: Weir G
Major issues of concern at this stage and some of the initiatives taken by
QAGLR.
Doc. No: 670 - 23
Letter 1990.07.24
From: Pride Collective
To: Members Lesbian and Gay Community
Information on proposed press conference prior to counter rally to be held
against "Rally for the Family" (August 4th)
Doc. No: 671 - 23
Handbill 1990.07.24
From: Organiser Rally for the Family
"Rally for the Family - People united to uphold the cause for decency and
the protection of the family."
Doc. No: 672 - 23
Letter 1990.07.24
From: Secretary (GW) QAGLR
To: Ian Lowe, Harthorn Babs and Canon Roper.
"To counterbalance such adverse publicity from the Rally for the Family,
"... our organisation is holding a press conference in the morning to brief the
media. We are hoping to have a number of people from the community there
to outline their concerns over the approach which Fred Nile is taking."
File Note 1990.07.24
From: Weir G
Ideas behind the press conference; development of conference and its strategic
importance. (No time to complete file note, but the media coverage to the press
conference should speak for itself)
Doc. No: 673 - 23
Letter 1990.07.24
From: Weir G
To: Robson M Parliamentary Caucus Secretary
Information on issues raised at a meeting I had with Molly Robson.
File note 1990.07.24
From: Weir G
Some observation at this stage of the operations of caucus and impressions of
the major issues developing during the parliamentary committee stages of the
Fitzgerald process. (Not able to be completed. Simply put: Parliamentary Labor
Party Caucus had no say on the direction of policy and information on the
development of the Bill. The major issue was a preamble with fairly reliable
indications that the Premier supported a negative preamble to the Bill.)
Doc. No: 674 - 23
Letter 1990.07.24
From: Secretary (GW) QAGLR
To: Private Secretary Attorney General
Thank you for attendance and "In the last few days we have become increasingly
concerned at reports from our members who have visited Members of the
Criminal Justice Committee.... It is apparent that the Committee is giving serious
consideration to the Western Australian Legislation, particularly as it relates to
the preamble of the legislation and proselytising clauses of the legislation....."
Doc. No: 675 - 23
Press Article 1990.07.24
From: Media Courier Mail
"Homosexuals 'hiding from repressive law" - Queensland AIDS Council
submission to the Parliamentary Criminal Justice Committee.
Doc. No: 676 - 23
Note 1990.07.24
From: Weir G
To: Negus G Media
Information for an article.
Doc. No: 677 - 23
Information 1990.07.25
From: Fenwick Public Sector Union
To: Weir G
Forwarding letter received by the Union. Letters include: a) Wendy
Edmund (Parliamentary CJC) 16 July 1990; b) Australian Workers
Union July 2 (thankyou for letter); c) Queensland Teachers Union June
29 ( "That the union forward a submission to the Parliamentary Criminal
Justice Committee regarding Union policy on Homosexual Law Reform
prior to the deadline on 9 July 1990.") d) Policy attached.
Doc. No: 678 - 23
Message 1990.07.25
From: Weir G
To: Browne M
Letter for consideration to go out for press conference. (attached letter missing)
Doc. No: 679 - 23
Letter 1990.07.25
From: Browne M
To: Weir G
"To: Gregory the Great. From: Michael Di Medici." (Michael's flattering humour).
Outline of reaction to letter and some humorous asides to counter the pressure
of the time. Post script: "Destroy this fax".
Doc. No: 680 - 23
Information 1990.07.25
From: Weir G
To: Taylor J Secretary to the Anglican Archbishop
Material regarding law reform and the rally for the family. (date uncertain)
Doc. No: 681 - 23
Letter 1990.07.25
From: Lane D
To: Editor Westside News
"Curious logic"
Doc. No: 682 - 23
Information 1990.07.26
From: Tahmindjis P Law Faculty QUT
To: Weir G
"Current Queensland Law with respect to homosexual practices between adults."
Doc. No: 683 - 23
Letter 1990.07.26
From: Weir G
To: Fingleton D Attorney Generals
Forwarding letter to gay community on July Round Table
File Note 1990.07.26
From: Weir G
Regarding Round Table and ministerial delays on accepting invitation.
Doc. No: 684 - 23
Letters 1990.07.26
From: Secretary (GW) QAGLR
To: Secretaries Gay Organisations
Information on public hearing of the parliamentary committee and intention to
have a briefing of witnesses before the hearing. Also information on Round Table
and attachments Attachment include: a) flow chart for processes involved in
Anti-discrimination legislation; b) biographical details on former Senator George
Georges who had agreed to help brief witnesses on some committee procedures and
conventions.
Doc. No: 685 - 23
Note 1990.07.26
From: Weir G
To: Tahmindjis P QUT Law Faculty
Information on contact numbers for former Senator George Georges. (Wanted advise
on best time to appear before the committee)
Doc. No: 686 - 23
Press Article 1990.07.26
From: Media Courier Mail
"Gay' ad gets kiss-off" (Advertisement by the Victorian AIDS Council)
Doc. No: 687 - 23
Information 1990.07.26
From: Stanbrook P QAGLR
To: Weir G QAGLR
Material regarding the Rally for the Family. (Most sighted earlier in this archive)
Doc. No: 688 - 23
Media Release 1990.07.26
From: Group Opposed to the Rally for the Family
To: News Editors Media
"Fred Nile attacks Human Rights in Queensland .... We question whether the
nuclear family as such is a safe and loving place in the light of domestic
violence and child abuse....In the light of these facts we believe that alternatives
to the nuclear family should be allowed...."
Doc. No: - 23
File Note 1990.07.26
From: Weir G
Some reports on the internal operations, decisions and concerns by the group
formed to oppose the "Rally for the Family." (not able to be completed)
Doc. No: 689 - 23
Letter 1990.07.26
From: Secretary (GW) QAGLR
To: Georges G
Information on the briefing of community groups and thanks for agreeing
to brief participants.
Doc. No: 690 - 23
Letter 1990.07.26
From: Girrin
To: QAGLR
"Hi, I've found this little pamphlet. Mr Fred Nile is coming to Qld..."
Doc. No: 691 - 23
Press Article 1990.07.27
From: Media Courier Mail
"Gays' lean to left: Study" (Canada). There may be a relationship between
homosexuality and left handedness.
Doc. No: 692 - 23
Press Article 1990.07.27
From: Media Canberra Times
"Gay study probes link with 'lefties"
Doc. No: 693 - 23
Press Article 1990.07.27
From: Media Courier Mail
"Homosexual claims God called him to be minister" South Australia.
Doc. No: 694 - 23
Letters 1990.07.28
From: President (MB) Free Business Association
To: Community Leaders
Letters faxed to Ita Buttrose (Publisher); Justice Michael Kirby (President
of the NSW Court of Appeal); Prof Marcia Neive (Dean of Law University
of Adelaide); Dr Ken Donald (former Departmental Head Qld); Justice
Elizabeth Evatt; Professor Ron Penny; Professor Carmel; Sir Ninian Stephens
(Former Governor General); Sister Mary Angela; Gough Whitlam.
Doc. No: 695 - 23
Press Article 1990.07.28
From: Media Australian
"Time for leaders to make clear response" BA Santmaria.
Doc. No: 696 - 23
Letter 1990.07.29
From: Treasurer QAGLR
To: Griffith
Thank you for material on the Rally for the Family and giving some detail on
rally
Doc. No: 697 - 23
Letter 1990.07.30
From: Secretary (GW) QAGLR
To: Ballard J Department of Politics ANU
Fax requesting help in gaining signatures in support of gay law reform. (note ps
and pps)
Doc. No: 698 - 23
Daily program 1990.07.30
From: Weir G
Outlines the tasks to be achieved in a day.
Doc. No: 699 - 23
Letter 1990.07.30
From: Secretary (GW) QAGLR
To: Individuals and organisations
Requesting support for the attached statement on law reform
Doc. No: 700 - 23
Letter 1990.07.30
From: Galleger D
To: Editor Courier Mail
"National Test
Doc. No: 701 - 23
Letter of Support 1990.07.30
From: (GW) QAGLR
"As concerned citizens we concur with the sentiments expressed in the Royal
Commission on Human Relationship's Final Report when it recommended.....
Doc. No: 702 - 23
List 1990.07.30
From: Weir G QAGLR
To: News Editors Media
Media Contact. Lists of people with special expertise for future media reference.
Designed to be a resource list for the media.
Doc. No: 703 - 23
Letter 1990.07.31
From: Weir G
To: Drinkwater P
Request that author Dory Hewett be approached to support statement and also to
bring it to the attention of Margaret Whitlam.
Doc. No: 704 - 23
Letter 1990.07.31
From: Secretary QAGLR
To: Community Organisations
Form letter requesting endorsement for statement, with attached list of groups
approached.
Doc. No: 705 - 23
Letter 1990.07.31
From: Kirby, Justice Michael
To: President (MB) Free Business Association
Support for reform
Doc. No: 706 - 23
Letter 1990.07.31
From: Secretary (GW) QAGLR
To: O'Gorman T
Request to attend Media Conference for as panellist
Doc. No: 707 - 23
Note 1990.07.31
From: Weir G
To: North P Department of Social Work. UQU
Requesting support for getting signatures on statements.
Doc. No: 708 - 23
Letter 1990.08.01
From: Smith J
To: Weir G
Regarding replies from state parliamentarians to letters written by the
Miscellaneous Workers Union. Also "Wilf and co. were not impressed
by "Pride" - or rather they were amused rather than annoyed."
Doc. No: 709 - 23
Letter 1990.08.01
From: Parliamentarians Qld
To: Secretary Federated Miscellaneous Workers Union
Letters received in response to union letter on law reform. Letter received:
a) Member for Rockhampton (27.7.1990); b) Minister for Health (30.7.1990)
-"your comments have been noted with interest"; c) Member for Springwood
(19.7.1990); d) Member for Greenslopes (24.7.1990) "Your union's views on
these matters will make a valuable contribution to such debate"; e) Minister for
Family Services and Aboriginal and Islander Affairs (24.7.1990) "Please be assured
that I support this position also, and will be taking every action possible to ensure
that this stance is supported in Caucus and in Cabinet; f) Minister for Employment
(223.7.1990) Information on interdepartmental committee; g) Treasurer
(25.7.1990); Minister for Corrective Services Private secretary (25.7.1990);
h) Member for Cooroora (19.7.1990); i) Member for Mt Isa (18.7.1990);
j) Minister for Justice and Corrective Services (20.7.1990); k) Member for
Mulgrave (18.7.1990) "... with respect to the sensitive issue and I feel the position
ultimately established by the Government will ensure the interests of all Queensland
citizens are adequately protected"; l) Member for Stafford (19.7.1990) "It goes
without saying that your resolution has my unqualified support..."; m) Member for
Townsville (17.7.1990); n) Member for Yeronga (18.7.1990) "I am pleased to see
also your union's support for the introduction for anti-discrimination legislation.";
o) Minister for Primary Industry (17.7.1990); p) Member for Salisbury (17.7.1990);
q) Minister for Transport Private Secretary (1.8.1990) "Whilst the Minister
appreciates your having brought your concerns to his attention, the matter is
essentially one which falls within the responsibility of the Attorney-General";
r) Member for Mt Coot-tha and Member of the Parliamentary CJC (16.8.1990);
s) Member for Toowoomba North (16.7.1990); t) Minister for Resource Industries
(17.7.1990); u) Director Research section of Criminal Justice Commission
(17.7.1990)
Doc. No: 710 - 23
Press Article 1990.08.01
From: Media Courier Mail
"Sex-charge bribe offered, jury told"
Doc. No: 711 - 23
Request for of support for community letter. 1990.08.01
From: Weir G Letter
To: Negus G Reporter
Doc. No: 712 - 23
Letter 1990.08.01
From: Weir G
To: Raphael Prof. B
Invitation to be a panellist at a press conference to be held on Sunday, August 5.
Doc. No: 713 - 23
Letter 1990.08.01
From: Weir G Senator Burns Office
To: Buchanan T Public Sector Union
Regarding invitation to speak before the Parliamentary Committee.
File Note 1990.08.01
From: Weir G
Change in the organisation for organising the press conference on Sunday, 5th.
(Not completed)
Doc. No: 714 - 23
Letter 1990.08.01
From: Morgan K
To: Editor Westside News
"View not shared"
Doc. No: 715 - 23
Letter 1990.08.02
From: Secretary (GW) QAGLR
To: Organisations appearing before the Parliamentary Committee
Invitation to briefing to be held prior to the Parliamentary Hearing. "This
briefing will not deal with contents of submissions but will be concerned with
familiarising participants with the format, layout, and procedures of the hearing....
Former Queensland Senator George Georges has offered to address the meeting.....
It is our Association's belief that the WA Legislation is being given careful
consideration by the committee...."
Doc. No: 716 - 23
Press Report 1990.08.03
From: Media Courier Mail
"Guidelines for police on 'gay' law". Statement on Queensland police activities
by Police Commissioner.
Doc. No: 717 - 23
Press Article 1990.08.03
From: Media Courier Mail
"Porn, 'gay' rights law will increase rape: Nile" Also information over complaints
that police were taking part in the Rally for the Family organised for Nile for
the following Saturday.
Doc. No: 717 - 23
Press Snippet 1990.08.03
From: Media Courier Mail
"Rev. Fred Nile will lead a family rally tomorrow called, originally, "Rally for the
Family" which has ruffled the feathers of the 'gay' law reform folk who say they are
tired of media mangling and hyped-up bigotry. Public hearings on Gay Law Reform
are scheduled for August 6-7....."
Doc. No: 718 - 23
Media Release 1990.08.03
From: Weir G QAGLR
To: News Editors Media
"Press Conference on Homosexual Law Reform" (Notifications that press conference
was to be held on Sunday 5th.
Doc. No: 719 - 23
Letter 1990.08.03
From: Woodley, John QUT Chaplaincy Centre
To: Weir G
"I am in the process of composing a letter for release to church and other media." Also
offers further support.
Doc. No: 720 - 23
Letter 1990.08.03
From: Rutkin B QAC
To: Weir G
Copy of letter by Justice Michael Kirby in support of law reform.
Doc. No: 721 - 23
Press Article 1990.08.03
From: Media Sydney Morning Herald
"Hating gays may soon be illegal" NSW Anti-Discrimination Board."
File Note 1990.08.03
From: Weir G
Preparations of QAGLR Members for the Parliamentary Hearings.
Doc. No: 721 - 23
Press Article 1990.08.04
From: Media Courier Mail
"Close encounter of a very deadly kind"" Book review of "attitudes to Sex and
Sexuality in Britain since the Renaissance."
Doc. No: 722 - 23
Media Release 1990.08.05
From: Weir G QAGLR
To: News Editors Media
"Media Conference - Homosexual Law Reform" Participants: Canon Jeff
Roper (Anglican Church to outline some major religious and moral issues relating
to homosexual law reform); Babs Kettle ("to outline the personal and family costs
of the present law in Queensland"); Phillip Tahmindjis (Legal aspects of reform);
Di Soon (will examine the legal and social impact of the law) Photograph included
with original document collection. Photographer Ian Buckland, QAGLR.
Doc. No: 723 - 23
Media Statement 1990.08.05
From: GW QAGLR
To: Reporters Media
Outline of letter endorsing law reform signed by participants at the press
conference." (Photo opportunity at conference)
Doc. No: 723a - 23
Note 1990.08.05
From: Roper J Anglican Church
To: Weir G
"Thank you for involving me in the media the special media conference,
Sunday 5th August. Thank you too for mailing clips to me..."
Doc. No: 724 - 23
Press Article 1990.08.05
From: Media Sunday Sun
"Christian soldiers - A crowd of thousands turned out at Brisbane's Musgrave
Park to hear the Rev. Fred Nile..." Pg1
Doc. No: 725 - 23
Press Article 1990.08.05
From: Media Sunday Sun
"Child sex net - Fiends seek law change. A sick American paedophile ring wants
to have sex with children legalised in Queensland.... Special Report P 14-15"
Run on page one.
Doc. No: 726 - 23
Press Article 1990.08.05
From: Media Sunday Sun
"Christians march for the family .... Angry words were exchanged between some
members of the church groups and about 300 chanting anti-abortionist and gay
rights demonstrators who staged an alternative rally."
Doc. No: 727 - 23
Press Article 1990.08.05
From: Media Sunday Sun
"Special Report - Evil Network - Fiends prey on our kids" and "TV show hit with
deviants". Story regarding Queensland Police investigations. (Pg 14-15)
Doc. No: 728 - 23
Press Article 1990.08.05
From: Media Sunday Sun
"Pokies quiz for CJC boss" Pg14
Doc. No: 729 - 23
Editorial 1990.08.05
From: Media Sunday Sun
"Save our kids from perverts.... The very idea is enough to send shivers down
the spine of everyone who values the true qualities of innocence and joy embodied
in our kids."
Doc. No: 730 - 23
Press Article 1990.08.05
From: Media Sunday Mail
"Sex scandals hit Catholic church heads" USA
Doc. No: 731 - 23
Media Release 1990.08.05
From: GW QAGLR
To: King M Courier Mail
Letter signed by people attending the Press Conference
Doc. No: 732 - 23
Letter 1990.08.05
From: Participants
To: Media Press Conference
"Letter of support" Form letter sent to community leaders.
Doc. No: 733 - 23
Press Article 1990.08.06
From: Media Courier Mail
"Don't use 'gays' as scapegoats: Canon" Coverage of the press conference
Doc. No: 734 - 23
Press Article 1990.08.06
From: Media Sunshine Coast Daily
"Nile slammed by AIDS victims mum"
Doc. No: 735 - 23
Press Article 1990.08.06
From: Media Townsville Daily Bulletin
"Nile's use of Bible convenient: Mother" Pg3
Doc. No: 736 - 23
Press Article 1990.08.06
From: Media Morning Bulletin
"AIDS victim's mum: Nile hypocrite"
Doc. No: 737 - 23
Letter 1990.08.06
From: Campton Y Red Hill Paddington Community Centre
To: Secretary QAGLR
Copies of Petition and contacts for possible helpers.
Doc. No: 738 - 23
Transcript 1990.08.06
From: Parliamentary Criminal Justice Committee
The first proceeding of the public hearing on homosexual law reform.
Witnesses appearing before the committee represent the following
organisations: a) Queensland Association for Gay Law Reform;
b) Assemblies of God; c) Brisbane Youth Service; d) Baptist Family
of Churches; e) Catholic Social Welfare Committee; f) Australian
Family Association; f) Queensland Psychologist for Social Justice;
g) Lutheran Church of Australia h) Queensland Council for Civil Liberties.
(The transcripts both days of public hearings are filed under Document 738.
Its easier that way.)
Doc. No: 739 - 23
Press Article 1990.08.07
From: Media Courier Mail
"Church seek law clamp on 'gay' festivals". Reports the evidence of various
witnesses appearing before the committee on the previous day.
Doc. No: 740 - 23
Transcripts 1990.08.07
From: Parliamentary Criminal Justice Committee
Second day of public hearings. Those appearing before the committee include:
a) Phillip Tahmindjis, Associate Professor of Law, QUT; b) Presbyterian
Church; c) Religious Society of Fiends (Quakers); d) Anglican Church;
e) Dr Jim Rodney, Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists;
f) Public Sector Union; g) Uniting Church; Royce Miller, Director of Public
Prosecutions; h) Queensland AIDS Council.
Doc. No: 741 - 23
Summary 1990.08.07
From: Assistant Secretary QAGLR
Evidence given by witnesses in four areas: Discrimination; Preamble to
legislation; Age of consent; AIDS.
Doc. No: 742 - 23
Press Article 1990.08.08
From: Media Courier Mail
"Make 'gays' legal: top QC" Summary of evidence given to previous days
hearings.
Doc. No: 743 - 23
Letter 1990.08.08
From: Preston N Citizens Against Corruption
To: Secretary QAGLR
Note to say will support law reform and also signing of open letter of support.
Doc. No: 744 - 23
Press Article 1990.08.09
From: Media Courier Mail
"Logos leader quits in scandal" (moral misconduct)
Doc. No: 745 - 23
Cartoon 1990.08.10
From: Media Courier Mail
"Logos contraceptives - Holy transparent"
Doc. No: 746 - 23
Press Article 1990.08.10
From: Media Courier Mail
"Carter applied to join clergy" Logos Foundation.
Doc. No: 747 - 23
Press Article 1990.08.11
From: Media Courier Mail
"Mr Gunn and Mr Harper agog at a few new facts of life" (National Party
Members of the Parliamentary Criminal Justice Committee and former
National Party Deputy Leader and 'kingmaker')
Doc. No: 748 - 23
Press Article 1990.08.11
From: Media Courier Mail
"PS union in fight for 'gay' law reform"
Doc. No: 749 - 23
Letter 1990.08.11
From: Parker G
To: Editor Courier Mail
"Hold the hand
Doc. No: 750 - 23
Letter 1990.08.12
From: Sonnenmann J Aust Federation for the Family
To: Editor Sunday Sun
"Perversion ruins family day"
Doc. No: 751 - 23
Letter 1990.08.12
From: Correspondent
To: Editor Sunday Sun
"Parents unite to protect children"
Doc. No: 752 - 23
Press Article 1990.08.13
From: Media Age
"AIDS partnership becoming strained"
Doc. No: 753 - 23
Letters 1990.08.13
From: Millican C and Beaden G
To: Editor Courier Mail
"It's not so clever" and "Obey"
Doc. No: 754 - 23
Press Article 1990.08.14
From: Media Sun
"Gay law reform not clear-cut issue" (Cannon Jeff Roper)
Doc. No: 755 - 23
Press Article 1990.08.15
From: Media Westside News
"Deviants move to new spot"
Doc. No: 756 - 23
Press Article 1990.08.16
From: Media Courier Mail
"AIDS a time bomb: Lawyer"
Doc. No: c757 - 23
Some interpretations of law 1990.08.16
From: Note
To: Weir G
Doc. No: 758 - 23
Press Article 1990.08.18
From: Media Courier Mail
"Gays' blackmailed into paying bribes, CJC told" Submission to the Parliamentary
Criminal Justice Committee by Gay and Lesbian Welfare Service.
Doc. No: 759 - 23
Minutes 1990.08.18
From: Branch Conference Public Sector Union
"33. PSU Support for Gay Pride Week - That BC (Branch Council) notes the
concern expressed by some members over support for Pride Week. That
BC re-affirms its support for PSU, ACOA and APSA Policy relating to
Sexual Preference and Prejudice and calls the JBS's to distribute to all
members, information outlining our policies on the above and the reasons
for these policies.... Resolved Browne/ Robson to suspend standing orders
to allow gw to speak."
Doc. No: 760 - 23
Letter 1990.08.20
From: Secretary FEDFA (Union)
To: Secretary QAGLR
Acknowledgment of letter
Doc. No: 761 - 23
Newsletter 1990.08.20
From: (GW) QAGLR
Contents include: a) "Public Hearings on Gay Law Reform"; b) Western
Australian Preamble - A Major Concern", c) "New Secretary of QAGLR";
d) Major Decision at last General Meeting"; e) "Fred Nile Rebuffed";
f) "Letter Writing Campaign"; g) "Next General Meeting"; h) "Assistant
Secretary"; i) Summary of Evidence given to Parliamentary Criminal
Justice Committee at Public Hearing (David Studham)
Doc. No: 762 - 23
Message 1990.08.20
From: Weir G Senator Burns office
To: Herlihy J University of Queensland
Information on Preamble
Doc. No: 763 - 23
Submission 1990.08.20
From: Lee WA Part time law Reform Commissioner
To: Chair Parliamentary Criminal Justice Committee
Addressing to preamble
Doc. No: 764 - 23
Letter 1990.08.21
From: Tahmindjis P and Lee WB
To: Attorney General
"Draft letter regarding preamble"
Doc. No: 765 - 23
Letter 1990.08.22
From: President University of Queensland Academic Staff Association
Endorsement of open letter of support for law reform
Doc. No: 766 - 23
Letter 1990.08.22
From: Barker B
To: Editor Courier Mail
"Laws needed"
Doc. No: 767 - 23
Letter 1990.08.22
From: Secretary QAGLR
To: Secretary (GW) QAGLR (Bris)
Attachment letter to 'Campaign' - "Please note that the Queensland Association
for Gay Law Reform (Cairns) wishes to discontinue it's current advertisement:
IN TOUCH, section ...in deference to the wishes of QAGLR (Brisbane), and to
correct what has now become an anomaly."
Doc. No: 768 - 23
Letter 1990.08.27
From: Private Secretary Minister for Family Services and Aboriginal Affairs
To: Secretary QAGLR
Response to background briefing on law reform.
Doc. No: 769 - 23
Notes 1990.08.27
From: Secretary (GW) QAGLR
Working notes on topics for General Meeting
Doc. No: 770 - 23
Agenda 1990.08.27
From: Secretary QAGLR
General Meeting. Items include: a) Executive Reports; b) Election of
Assistant Secretary (David Studham); c) Report of Public Hearings;
d) Fundraising ("Dance Party" major focus for the majority of the executive);
e) Age of Consent; f) North Queensland; g) Major decisions of last General
Meeting
Doc. No: 771 - 23
Report 1990.08.27
From: Treasurer (PS) QAGLR
Financial Statement
Doc. No: 772 - 23
Double up of Minutes 1990.08.27
From: Assistant Secretary (DS) QAGLR
General Meeting. A Summary of a small gathering. Items include: a) Report(s);
Election of assistant secretary, David Studham; Fundraising, Age of Consent;
Far North Queensland.
Doc. No: 773 - 23
Note 1990.08.27
From: Tahmindjis
To: Weir G
Forwarding copy of transcript of evidence and also letter written by Phillip
Tahmindjis to Attorney General.
Doc. No: 774 - 23
Letter 1990.08.27
From: Tahmindjis P Law Faculty QUT
To: Attorney General Qld
Regarding Preamble - "While a Preamble is not a part of the substantive
provisions of an Act, it is frequently used to interpret what those provisions
mean. It is also an indication of government policy.... Effectively, the Western
Australian Preamble has had the unfortunate result of extending express
government policy to condemn Lesbianism in an Act.... The prejudice
which was implicit in the old law with respect to male homosexuality is now
explicit in Western Australia with respect to both male homosexuality and
lesbianism. Another point worth emphasising is that while Queensland is
currently considering the introduction of anti-discrimination and equal
opportunity legislation, a Preamble such as the Western Australian will
prohibit, as against express government policy, the application of such
legislation to discriminate on the grounds of sexual preference."
Doc. No: 775 - 23
Press Article 1990.08.27
From: Media Courier Mail
"Police worried about homosexual in the force - the union president
Snr-Sgt John O'Gorman, said yesterday several police officers were worried
that the department did not have a policy on homosexuality...."
Doc. No: 776 - 23
Press Article 1990.08.28
From: Media Courier Mail
"Police 'anti-gay', says civil liberties chief"
Doc. No: 777 - 23
Letter 1990.08.28
From: Secretary (GW) QAGLR
To: Roper, Cannon
Thank you for participating in the media conference in early August. Letter
also sent to other people who attended press conference
Doc. No: 778 - 23
Letter 1990.08.28
From: Secretary (GW) QAGLR
To: Woodley Rev. J Chaplaincy Centre QUT
Thanks for the encouragement...and information on anti-discrimination
legislation.
Doc. No: 779 - 23
Letter and Submission 1990.08.28
From: Booth L-G Tasmanian Gay and Lesbian Rights Group
To: Secretary QAGLR
Information on Tasmanian Government's HIV/AIDS prevention (and gay
law reform) Bill.
Doc. No: 780 - 23
Letter and enclosures 1990.08.29
From: Secretary (GW) QAGLR
To: Members of Parliament
Regarding progress on issues of preamble sent to selected labor
parliamentarians. Enclosures include: Letter from Phillip Tahmindjis, Faculty
of Law QUT, to Attorney General and Letter from Tony Lee to Chair of the
Parliamentary Criminal Justice Committee regarding preamble.
Doc. No: 781 - 23
Letter 1990.08.29
From: Secretary (GW) QAGLR
To: Attorney General Qld
Request for meeting with Attorney General regarding the progress of the
legislation and concern regarding preamble. (Letter also sent to other key
parliamentarians
File Note 1990.08.29
From: Weir G
Reasons for request and account of the meeting with the Attorney General.
Issues covered include: Preamble, anti-discrimination legislation and impression
of the new staffing arrangement and its significance to the reform process.
(Notes only)
Doc. No: 782 - 23
Letter 1990.08.29
From: Gaskell E
To: Editor Courier Mail
"Family Unit"
Doc. No: 783 - 23
Press Article 1990.08.31
From: Media Courier Mail
"Court told of sex-act role - A young women performed in a lesbian sex act
for an undercover policeman on the Gold Coast...
Doc. No: 784 - 23
Letter 11990.09.03
From: Secretary Australian Social Welfare Union (Qld)
To: Secretary QAGLR
Endorsement of law reform and statement of support.
Doc. No: 785 - 23
Press Article 1990.09.04
From: Media South-East Advertiser
"Police eye on perverts" Page one. Police will step up patrols as a result of
complaints over a Holland Park West toilet block being used as a venue for
indecent activity."
Doc. No: 786 - 23
Press article 1990.09.06
From: Media Courier Mail
"Pokies firm apiece on ..." Background information regarding the other
Criminal Justice Commission inquiry into Poker machines
Doc. No: 787 - 23
Letter 1990.09.06
From: Secretary (GW) QAGLR
To: Executive QAGLR
Notification and agenda for next executive meeting. Attachments include:
Letters to Attorney General and "Sweat" dance party.
Doc. No: 788 - 23
Letter 1990.09.06
From: Weir G
To: Bull M Australian Institute of Criminology
Information on law reform in Queensland for work being carried out by the
institute.
Doc. No: 788A - 23
Newsletter 1990.09.07
From: Links
To: Patrons Links
Program of Lesbian events: Included significant dates in September, October,
November and December. On September 7 "talk on the Criminal Justice
Commission Gay Law Reform in Queensland."
Doc. No: 789 - 23
Letter 1990.09.07
From: Browne M Griffith University
To: Weir G
Invitation to address students on law reform
Doc. No: 790 - 23
Notes 1990.09.12
From: Weir G
To: Undergraduate Students Griffith University
Very rough introductory notes on the lobby process and gay law reform.
Step A: a) Identification of lobby groups aims; b) Identification of key
legislative issues; c) Identification of pressure groups involved in the political
process; d) Identification of issues to be raised by your own constituency, your
opposition and major groups relevant to the parliamentary/political process.
Step B: a) Evaluation of the areas and their inter relationship (own constituency,
your opponents; and legislative process). Step C: Means of achieving change:
a) Building internal infrastructure; b) Developing group contacts; c) developing
profiles which will assist the political process." Notes incomplete and a trifle
simplistic, but the talk was a pitched a bit high for the level of this group of
under graduate students.
Doc. No: 791 - 23
Press Article 1990.09.12
From: Media The Rag
"They don't call normals 'straight' for nothing" Page one.
Doc. No: 792 - 23
Press Article 1990.09.13
From: Media Age
"Ministers look at mandatory AIDS education."
Doc. No: 793 - 23
Newsletter 1990.09.14
From: Secretary (GW) QAGLR
Items include: a) Parliamentary CJC releases transcript of public hearings;
b) October - a vital and sensitive month for Gay Law Reform. (To quote,
"Following the presentation of the report the Government will consider what
legislation will be introduced. If the report does come out with adverse or
inconclusive recommendation on law reform there will still be room for
delicate negotiation in what no doubt will be a politically charged atmosphere.
We all hope that sensationalism does not over ride common sense during this
period."); c) New Assistant Secretary (David Studham at last); Items for
discussion at next general meeting; d) Major decisions of the last general
meeting; e) Far North Queensland; f) Fund raising -Dance Party;
g) Anti-Discrimination cases; h) Special General Meeting. Attachment to
the newsletter is the transcript of hearings.
Doc. No: C794 - 23
Letter 1990.09.13
From: Palmer
To: Secretary QAGLR
Change of address.
Doc. No: 795 - 23
Note 1990.09.14
From: Stanbrook P QAGLR
To: Weir G QAGLR
Information and change of address.
Doc. No: 796 - 23
Press Article 1990.09.15
From: Media Courier Mail
"Bisexuality rife: Council" AIDS Council on the Gold Coast.
Doc. No: 797 - 23
Memo 1990.09.14
From: Weir G QAGLR
Regarding making appointment with Attorney General
File Note 1990.09.14
From: Weir G
Nature of meeting with Attorney General. It was apparent from the superficial
conversation and depth of analysis that most of the development of policy was
being carried out in the office of the Premier. However the meeting gave some
insight into the informal lines of authority within the office of the Attorney
General.
Doc. No: 798 - 23
Speech 1990.09.14
From: Kirby M Court of Appeal NSW
To: Secretary QAGLR
Address to the South Australian Justice Administration Foundation - AIDS
Strategies and Australian Prisons."
Doc. No: 799 - 23
Letter 1990.09.16
From: Coordinator Country Network
To: Treasurer (PS) QAGLR
Donation
Doc. No: 800 - 23
Letter 1990.09.17
From: Minister for Corrective Services NSW
To: Editor Australian
"AIDS: segregation would be folly"
Doc. No: 801 - 23
Press Article 1990.09.18
From: Media Sydney Morning Herald
"Trouper Fred (Nile) was the straight man".
Doc. No: 802 - 23
Press Article 1990.09.18
From: Media Courier Mail
"Nile heckled over Christian drive" Kings Cross NSW
File Note 1990.09.18
From: Weir G
To:
Woops! here we go again. No documents allocated numbers between
803-807.
Doc. No: 808 - 23
Press Article 1990.09.18
From: Media Age
"Christian 'A-Team' plans a war on vice" NSW. Part of Election Campaign
by Nile
Doc. No: 809 - 23
Press Article 1990.09.23
From: Media Sunday Herald
"Times link in migrant report row."
Doc. No: 810 - 23
Agenda 1990.09.24
From: Secretary (GW) QAGLR
To: Executive QAGLR
Major items not dealt with at previous executive meeting.
Doc. No: 811 - 23
Agendas 1990.09.24
From: Secretary (GW) QAGLR
To: QAGLR
Special General Meeting (Application to become an incorporated body);
General Meeting: Meeting with Wells and "our attitude to preambles"
Doc. No: 812 - 23
Minutes 1990.09.24
From: Assistant Secretary (DS) QAGLR
Special Meeting on Incorporation of QAGLR
Doc. No: 813 - 23
Notes 1990.09.24
From: Weir G
To: General Meeting QAGLR
Rough notes on the anti-discrimination process to date.
Doc. No: 814 - 23
Minutes 1990.09.24
From: Assistant Secretary (DS) QAGLR
General Meeting: Items include: a) Sweat Party; b) Reports (Chairperson,
Secretary, Treasurer; Assistant -Secretary; c) Meeting with Queensland Attorney
General (delegates at meeting were Tahmindjis, Ward and Weir); Meeting with
Wells - an account regarding further legal change
File note 1990.09.24
From: Weir G
Anti-discrimination legislation: It was becoming abundantly clear that my long
held believe that anti-discrimination legislation was inextricably bound to the
success of the Criminal Code reform. This was implied by both with the discussion
of the implications of negative preamble, but more importantly unwillingness of the
government to implement controversial initiatives. From public debate and media
coverage the Criminal Law reform was one of the most high profile issues on the
government's agenda. The strength of public support for the change and the level
of the government's perception of electoral backlash were important factors in
determining government's support for any anti-discrimination legislation. There
was a lot to be lost in the area of reform at this stage. For lesbians as well as gay men.
Doc. No: 815 - 23
Press Article 1990.09.24
From: Media Sydney Morning Herald
"AIDS protest" Melbourne (One of the first actions by new militant AIDS group
Act-Up)
Doc. No: 816 - 23
Press Article 1990.09.25
From: Media Courier Mail
"No conviction recorded on homosexual teacher. - A homosexual school teacher
told an undercover police officer they could have sex, a court was told yesterday.
Wilston State School teacher.... was found guilty in Brisbane Magistrates Court
of soliciting for immoral purposes on Wickham Tce.."
Doc. No: 817 - 23
Request 1990.09.28
From: Treasurer (PS) QAGLR
To: Secretary (GW) QAGLR
"I'm annoyed nearly enough to move motion of no-confidence and to resign."
Thank you, Peter.
File Note 1990.09.28
From: Weir G
Peter was quite right when he said that QAGLR was becoming dysfunctional.
It had always seemed a rudimentary organisation as it was very young.
And its functional capacity was no more than could be expected from
voluntary community organisation at the vortex of institutional and societal
change. As with the wider gay community, the executive, was showing the
severe strains of the campaign and truncated law reform process. A safety
valve for most members of the executive of the association was to be willing
distracted by the "Sweat" dance party. Another was internal outbursts such as
that by the Treasurer. The challenge was to localise and control the conflict.
This insured stable negotiation with the Queensland Government over issues
of legislative policy details and process. This stability had not been evident
in some of the other states.
Doc. No: 818 - 23
Press Article 1990.10.01
From: Media Australian
"Homosexual law reform stirs dissent - Disagreement within the Queensland
Parliament's Criminal Justice Committee over homosexual law reform has
pushed the issue forward again as the Goss Government's reform bogeyman.
The State's perennial homosexual debate will intensify with splits along
and across party lines in the report...." (incorrect dating should be 2nd
October. Refer document 831)
Doc. No: 819 - 23
Press Article 1990.10.01
From: Media Sydney Morning Herald
"Queensland to abolish anti-gay legislation. The committee's report is
expected to be tabled in State Parliament this week. Government sources
said the recommendations would be adopted and legislative changes will
be probably be enacted before the end of the year."
File Note 1990.10.01
From: Weir G
Government Ministers and Members tactics meeting at Coolum and the
leaking of the story on the tabling of report. Unfortunate dynamics and the
promise of a troubled week ahead, after a tactical Committee leak. (rough
note only)
Doc. No: 820 - 23
Press Article 1990.10.01
From: Media Sun
"Gay Acts Set to be Legal ... But sources told the Sun a split within the Labor
ranks would result in a 5-2 vote for a preamble to the report....Earlier today,
CJC committee chairman and Brisbane Central Member Peter Beattie ...
"We are not at liberty to discuss the matter before it goes before the House.
I'd be shot if I did."
Doc. No: 821 - 23
Editorial 1990.10.01
From: Media Sun
"A fair law"
Doc. No: 822 - 23
Note 1990.10.02
From: Weir G
To: Rutkin B QAG
"Total report shows that 'Preamble is negotiable and not major problem."
File note 1990.10.01
From: Weir G
Room for negotiation on Report but not by polarising debate too early. A
divided Parliamentary Committee implied there was some room to move,
but not much. A lot depended in identifying loci of decision making within
government and if there were any external influences which could affect these.
The first step was to deal with the Liberal and National Party members minority
report, as it had started to gain some public and media significance. The second
step was to alleviate the effects of the tension which existed between the
premier, W Goss and the person who was perceived as the Premier in waiting,
the Chair of the Parliamentary Committee, Peter Beattie. One comment I kept
on making to all as sundry within the gay community over the following couple
of months was we should only ask for a public policy statement by Government
when we are convinced what the answer would be. (Rough note only)
Doc. No: 823 - 23
Letter 1990.10.02
From: Chair Parliamentary Criminal Justice Committee
To: Weir G Public Sector Union
".... I thought that you might find this report of interest."
Doc. No: 824 - 23
Report 1990.10.02
From: Parliamentary Criminal Justice Committee
Contents: a) "Chairman's Foreward; b) Recommendations; c) Introductions;
d) Laws in Queensland; e) The Fitzgerald Report; f) The Criminal Justice
Commission's Report; g) Religious and Moral Arguments, Social
Considerations; h) Medical and Health Concerns; i) Psychiatric and
Psychological Factors; j) Legal Aspects; k) Dissenting Conclusions of
Messrs Gunn, Harper and Santoro; l) Minority Recommendations of Mr
Schwarten and Mrs Woodgate; n) Statement of Disagreement of Mr Beattie;
m) Statement of Disagreement of Ms Edmond."
Doc. No: 825 - 23
Note 1990.10.02
From: Weir G QAGLR
To: Pattersen C QAGLR
Material on Parliamentary Committee's report.
Doc. No: 826 - 23
Note 1990.10.02
From: Weir G
To: Cox S
Forwarding of material.
Doc. No: 827 - 23
Press Article 1990.10.02
From: Media Courier Mail
"Relax 'gay' laws, says high-level MP's report."
Doc. No: 828 - 23
Press Article 1990.10.02
From: Media Sun
"Take report on merits: Beattie."
Doc. No: 829 - 23
Press Article 1990.10.02
From: Media Sun
"Make gay acts legal says CJC"
Doc. No: 830 - 23
Press Article 1990.10.02
From: Media Courier Mail
"Threats for Linda Lovelace from Fred Nile-led march on 'sin centre" NSW
Doc. No: 831 - 23
Press Article 1990.10.02
From: Media Australian
"Homosexual law reform stirs dissent"
Doc. No: 831 - 23
Press Article 1990.10.02
From: Media Australian
"Crusader turns on 'one hell of a party" Fred Nile NSW
Doc. No: 832 - 23
Parliamentary Privilege 1990.10.02
From: Borbridge RMLA
To: Parliament Queensland
"Comments on Parliamentary Committee Reports Prior to Tabling"
Doc. No: 833 - 23
Tabling 1990.10.02
From: Beattie MLA
To: Parliament Qld
Tabling of the Parliamentary Criminal Justice Committee report on
Homosexual Law Reform
Doc. No: 834 - 23
List 1990.10.02
From: Weir G QAGLR
To: News Editors Media
"Media Contact List"
Doc. No: 835 - 23
Letter 1990.10.02
From: Weir G
To: Welford MLA
Information for internal caucus discussion. Dealt with various alternatives
for legislation. This letter was also sent to other more progressive members
of Parliament.
File Note 1990.10.02
From: Weir G
Parliamentary 'gossip' at this stage was that there was high level support for
a negative preamble to the amending bill. This had been expected because of
the government's and the Premier's performance. Towards the end of the Premier's
trip overseas this 'gossip' I regarding in both its general and specific nature to be
very true.
Doc. No: 836 - 23
Note 1990.10.02
From: Weir G
To: Treasurer QAGLR
"We are trying to move this afternoons meeting ahead to 6pm."
Doc. No: 837 - 23
Media Release 1990.10.02
From: Weir G
To: News Editors Media
"Homosexual Law Reform - A Legal response."
Doc. No: 839 - 23
Guide 1990.10.02
From: Stanbrook P QAGLR
To: Weir G QAGLR
"Apex clubs of Australia - Guide to Club Secretary or 'a clue or two for
the 'with it' secretary."
Doc. No: 840 - 23
Press Article 1990.10.03
From: Media Courier Mail
"Church Leaders split on 'gay' law"
Doc. No: 841 - 23
Press Article 1990.10.03
From: Media Courier Mail
"Lesbians plan celebration - They have planned an 'Isle of Lesbos' boat
cruise on Monday night as the highlight of celebrations. Organisers said
yesterday it had been planned because the media focus on men at the
recent 'Gay' Pride Festival had obscured lesbian issues.
Doc. No: 842 - 23
Editorial 1990.10.03
From: Media Courier Mail
"A real test for social reform.... Beattie's committee has offered
Queensland a potentially painful nettle."
Doc. No: 843 - 23
Cartoon 1990.10.03
From: Media Courier Mail
"Waiting for the Gay Mardi Gras"
Doc. No: 844 - 23
Press Article 1990.10.03
From: Media Courier Mail
"The Differences between Sin and Crime"
Doc. No: 845 - 23
Press Article 1990.10.03
From: Media Australian
"CJC recommends decriminalising homosexuality."
Doc. No: 846 - 23
Press Article 1990.10.03
From: Media Townsville Bulletin
"AIDS Council slams Gleeson ... In yesterday's Bulletin, Alderman
Gleeson said, 'homosexuals spreading AIDS should be treated like drug
pushers - they should be lined against a wall and shot." Possibly incorrect
date. More likely 5th October
Doc. No: 847 - 23
Press Article 1990.10.03
From: Media Sydney Morning Herald
"Qld right-wingers fight to keep gay laws."
Doc. No: 848 - 23
Press Article 1990.10.03
From: Media Canberra Times
"Qld 'will back gay freedoms"
Doc. No: 849 - 23
Note 1990.10.03
From: Weir G
To: Tahmindjis P QUT
Request for an interpretation of one of the minority reports in the Parliamentary
Committee final report.
Doc. No: 850 - 23
Note 1990.10.03
From: Weir G
To: Bartos M Federated Australian University Staff Association
"Anything you can do to help would be more than appreciated."
Doc. No: 851 - 23
Media Release 1990.10.03
From: Bartos M Federated Australian Staff Associations
To: News Editors Media
"Minority report on Homosexual Law Reform calls for gaoling of Academics."
Doc. No: 852 - 23
Note 1990.10.03
From: Weir G
To: Cox S Griffith University
Forwarding of information for media response.
Doc. No: 853 - 23
Note 1990.10.03
From: Weir G
To: Ballard J ANU Department of Political Science.
Request for any assistance on issue of academic freedom.
Doc. No: 854 - 23
Letter 1990.10.03
From: Secretary (GW) QAGLR
To: Secretaries Gay and Lesbian Organisations
Notification of meeting to discuss Parliamentary Report.
Doc. No: 855 - 23
Letter 1990.10.03
From: President (MB) Free Business Association Inc
To: Editor Bulletin
"While Queensland Liberal Party leader Denver Beanland has been at pains to distance
his party from the odium of National Party dark ages in Queensland it seems that at
least on Liberal ...."
Doc. No: 856 - 23
Note 1990.10.03
From: Weir G
To: Tahmindjis P QUT
Regarding possible avenue of press coverage on Minority report from PCJC.
Doc. No: 857 - 23
Press Article 1990.10.03
From: Media Townsville Bulletin
"Homosexuals: line em up and shoot 'em, says Dan."
Doc. No: 858 - 23
Press Article 1990.10.04
From: Media Courier Mail
"Beattie hits at opponents of law reform" Contains press release on attacks
on academic freedom.
Doc. No: 859 - 23
Comments 1990.10.04
From: Correspondents
To: Editor Courier Mail
Regarding the debate on law reform proposals.
Doc. No: 860 - 23
Photo 1990.10.04
From: Media Courier Mail
"Oh, what a night! But Boothville Dads have everything in hand." (An
uncharacteristic photo opportunity.)
Doc. No: 861 - 23
Media Release 1990.10.04
From: Weir G QAGLR
To: News Editor Media
"For opposing comment from medical and physiological professionals to
Premiers Goss's (sic) indicates that he was considering ..." After electronic
media coverage
Doc. No: 862 - 23
Fax 1990.10.04
From: Weir G
To: Premier Qld
"The cynic might say, 'nice political move and easy to live with.' Many
Queenslanders won't. As with preamble, please check your medical evidence."
Doc. No: 863 - 23
Note 1990.10.04
From: Weir G
To: Harrison J Sydney Gay Radio
Information and details on recommendations of parliamentary committee.
Doc. No: 864 - 23
Note 1990.10.04
From: Weir G
To: Reynolds A Attorney General's Office
Information on Academics comments on Minority report of the Parliamentary
Committee.(refer document 851)
Doc. No: 865 - 23
Speech 1990.10.04
From: Beattie P MLA
To: Parliament QLD
Responding to criticism during Budget estimate debate.
Doc. No: 866 - 23
Press Article 1990.10.05
From: Media Australian
"Premier tips higher gay consent age."
Doc. No: 867 - 23
Press Article 1990.10.05
From: Media Courier Mail
"Alarm at 'gay' age of consent"
Doc. No: 868 - 23
Snippet 1990.10.05
From: Media Courier Mail
Criticism of Beattie.
Doc. No: 869 - 23
Letter 1990.10.05
From: President (BR) Queensland AIDS Council
To: Premier Qld
"We urge you to strongly endorse the recommendations of the Queensland
Churches and health and Welfare professionals.
File note 1990.10.05
From: Weir G
It was one hell of a week working from pre dawn to midnight. A model for
activity that lasted until the bill was tabled.
Doc. No: 870 - 23
Media Release 1990.10.05
From: Weir G
To: News Editors Media
"Comment on Premiers Goss' Statement on Homosexual Law Reform."
Doc. No: 871 - 23
Press Article 1990.10.06
From: Media Courier Mail
"Lesbians in mall walk" Brisbane.
Doc. No: 872 - 23
Letter 1990.10.06
From: Zakharov O Senate
To: Assistant Secretary (DS) QAGLR
Preamble no good, but am a Victorian Senator.
Doc. No: 873 - 23
Press Article 1990.10.06
From: Media Courier Mail
"The Premier, Mr Goss directed his Minister after last year's election victory
to take a cold shower...."
Doc. No: 874 - 23
Agenda 1990.10.07
From: Secretary (GW) QAGLR
To: Participant QAGLR
Introduction (Recommendations of the PCJC Report, Preamble -Phillip
Tahmindjis, The Next Phase..."
File Note 1990.10.07
From: Weir G
At the Round Table Phillip Tahmindjis recommended that if there is a negative
preamble then the Bill should be rejected, ie. no law change was better that a change
with a negative preamble.
Doc. No: 875 - 23
Press Article 1990.10.08
From: Media Canberra Times
"Goss gloss for the 'ordinary' voters... The Goss Government is being pushed
reluctantly into social reform such as legalising homosexuality....Market research by
the ALP during the (election) campaign showed that a very high proportion of
Queenslanders did not want homosexuality decriminalised...The Goss Government
wants to be seen as reforming, but is not too keen on reform being seen as equating
to legalising homosexuality and abortion....."
Doc. No: 876 - 23
Newsletter 1990.10.08
From: Secretary and Assistant Sec QAGLR
To: Executive QAGLR
Special edition of newsletter to be sent out for executive consideration. Essentially
a lobby and briefing kit. "Law Reform Needs Your Help in the Next Two Weeks.'
Brisbane groups supporting law reform have asked QAGLR for this special edition
for distribution within their membership. (During Premiers trip overseas).
Doc. No: 876a - 23
Summary 1990.10.08
From: Weir G, Studham D
To:
Reworking of summary done by David Studham on evidence given during the
Parliamentary Committee public hearings of 6th August.
Doc. No: 877 - 23
Agenda 1990.10.08
From: Secretary (GW) QAGLR
To: Executive QAGLR
Agenda items: a) Grievances; b) executive meeting; c) Motion of no
confidence in Greg Weir (withdrawn); d) Communications and Networking;
e) Round table report; f) lesbians and QAGLR"
Doc. No: 878 - 23
Minutes 1990.10.08
From: Assistant Secretary QAGLR
Executive meeting: Items include: a) Motion of no confidents in Secretary
Greg Weir(Treasurer retracted motion); b) Communications and Networking;
c) Roundtable held on 7th October; d) Goss Campaign; e) Extra-Ordinary
Meetings; f) Lesbians and QAGLR; g) Extra business.
File Note 1990.10.08
From: Weir G
Stresses of being a public fulcrum for law reform begins to take its toll on a
basically inexperienced executive. No doubt there was panic by some members
as the high expectations from the Parliamentary Committee did not seem to translate
into the major decisions being taken by Goss. Most of the meeting was taken up with
internal bickering which I did not try to as it seemed more important for some people
to let off steam. For my part I just rolled with the insults. This amazement of some
peoples. It was pleasing to receive a note showing a change of heart in a Christmas
card from Peter Standbrook (Treasurer) - "Congratulation & thanks for all your hard
work this year"(document 1141).
Doc. No: 879 - 23
Press Article 1990.10.08
From: Media Courier Mail
"Lesbianism curable: Minister, .... 'Lesbianism should be treated in the same way as
Alcoholics Anonymous treats drink addiction...."
Doc. No: 880 - 23
Press Article 1990.10.09
From: Media Direct Action
"Qld gay law reform"
Doc. No: 881 - 23
Letter 1990.10.09
From: President (RM) QUT Gay and Lesbian Society
To: Weir G QAGLR
List of organisations which the organisation would contact regarding the appeal at
the Round Table to network out into community groups.
Doc. No: 882 - 23
Fax 1990.10.09
From: Ballard J ANU Department of Political Science
To: Weir G
Copy of Sydney Morning Herald article "Inquiry on suggestion to shoot 'gay' people -
Brisbane: the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission is investigating a
suggestion .... that homosexuals should be lined up and shot."
Doc. No: 883 - 23
Letter 1990.10.09
From: President (BR) Queensland AIDS Council
To: Editor Courier Mail
"End of hypocrisy"
Doc. No: 884 - 23
Note 1990.10.09
From: Weir G
To: O'Grady P Parliament NSW
Information on press coverage on "shooting of homosexual"
Doc. No: 885 - 23
Letter 1990.10.10
From: Browne M Griffith University
To: Editor Courier Mail
"Inquisition revived?"
Doc. No: 886 - 23
Letter 1990.10.10
From: Browne M Free Business Association
To: Members and Friends Free Business Association
Request to lobby Parliamentarians for reform.
Doc. No: 887 - 23
Letter 1990.10.11
From: Deputy Premier Qld
To: Secretary Federated Miscellaneous Workers Union
"In the spirit of Fitzgerald it is necessary for all of us to put aside our prejudices
and work together as a community for law reform which is achievable and acceptable."
Doc. No: 889 - 23
Notification 1990.10.11
From: Assistant Secretary (DS) QAGLR
To: Executive QAGLR
Meeting and briefing of the executive
Doc. No: 890 - 23
Letter 1990.10.11
From: Secretary (GW) QAGLR
To: Dunstan D
Request for support and information on law reform.
Doc. No: 891 - 23
Letter 1990.10.11
From: Secretary (GW) QAGLR
To: Kirby M
Request for support and information on law reform.
Doc. No: 892 - 23
Letter 1990.10.11
From: Secretary (GW) QAGLR
To: Labor Members of Parliament Queensland
Request for support. Attachments include: a) Letter from Justice Michael Kirby
to Michael Browne (31/7/1990); b) Reworked Summary of evidence given to the
Parliamentary Criminal Justice Committee; c) "Preamble - Here are some points";
d) Arguments for Equal Age of Consent"
Doc. No: 893 - 23
Press Article 1990.10.12
From: Media Courier Mail
"Man jailed for sodomy of boy, 9"
Doc. No: 894 - 23
Press Release 1990.10.12
From: Rutkin B QAC
To: Weir G
"Ignorant Bigots have no place in Public Office"
Doc. No: 895 - 23
Press Article 1990.10.14
From: Media Sunday Mail
"Positive reaction to steel mill plan" Coverage of Premier's overseas trip.
File Note 1990.10.14
From: Weir G
Attempts to lobby Goss while overseas fail. (not finished)
Doc. No: 896 - 23
Letter 1990.10.14
From: Farbach D
To: Editor Sunday Sun
"Gay law will harm"
Doc. No: 897 - 23
Letter 1990.10.14
From: Sweat Committee QAGLR
To: Gay Community
"To coincide with the Second Birthday of the Queensland Association for Gay
Law Reform and the imminent reform of Queensland anti-gay laws, QAGLR is
proud to announce : Sweat - The Party 27th October.... More tickets can be obtained
from " all executive members except Greg Weir. (Some party. Some have other
things to do.)
Doc. No: 898 - 23
Note and Material 1990.10.14
From: Weir G
To: Edmond W MLA
Wendy Edmond requested another copy of material sent to all Labor members
of parliament.
Doc. No: 899 - 23
Letter 1990.10.14
From: Secretary (DS) QAGLR
To: Ministers Queensland
Lobbying for support of reform
Doc. No: 900 - 23
Letter and Attachments 1990.10.14
From: North P
To: Weir G
Draft of letter to State Labor parliamentarians from academics who appeared
before the Parliamentary Committee.
File Note 1990.10.14
From: Weir G
Part of the tactics employed during this time was to rework and summarise the
evidence presented to the Parliamentary Criminal Justice Committee. A series
of letters were therefore sort from supporters
Doc. No: 901 - 23
Letter 1990.10.15
From: Gallois, North and Raphael
To: Government Members of Parliament Qld
Joint letter sent out on preamble and age of consent.
Doc. No: 902 - 23
Letter 1990.10.15
From: Weir G
To: Tahmindjis P
Copy of letter from academics to Queensland government members for
information and reference
Doc. No: 903 - 23
Letter 1990.10.15
From: Secretary (GW) QAGLR
To: Community Organisations
Asking for opposition to negative preamble and support for equal age of consent.
Doc. No: 904 - 23
Note 1990.10.15
From: Weir G
To: Chittick G Deputy Premier's Office
Material requested and appointment made.
Doc. No: 905 - 23
Fax 1990.10.15
From: Tahmindjis P
To: Weir G
The article for your consideration.
Doc. No: 906 - 23
Press Article 1990.10.15
From: Media HQ
"Bigoted one day, prejudiced the next"
Doc. No: 907 - 23
Letter 1990.10.15
From: Marley J
To: Editor Courier Mail
"Abuse of position" (Reference to letter from Michael Browne)
Doc. No: 908 - 23
Press Article 1990.10.15
From: Media Courier Mail
"Sex reform 'will ruin society" (Presbyterian Church in Brisbane)...The Acting
Premier, Mr Burns, said yesterday that ta decision had not been reached on the
issue of homosexual law reform..."I don't think it is high on the agenda at this stage"
Doc. No: 909 - 23
Material 1990.10.15
From: Weir G
To: Herlihy J University of Queensland
Regarding preamble and other related material.
Doc. No: 910 - 23
Letter 1990.10.16
From: Lindsay M
To: Editor Courier Mail
"Eroding morals
Doc. No: 911 - 23
Letter 1990.10.16
From: Farburn D
To: Editor Courier Mail
"Unsavory scene"
Doc. No: 912 - 23
Press Article 1990.10.16
From: Media Bulletin
"One nation: nine codes" (Article on Criminal Law by Queensland Attorney
General. "One of the main themes of modern criminal jurisprudence is the
need for uniform criminal laws."
Doc. No: 913 - 23
Fax 1990.10.16
From: Weir G
To: Kirby M NSW Court of Appeal
"... I thought that it would be a useful supplement to the material forwarded to
you last week.". Enclosed copy of letter from Queensland academics to State
Parliamentarians.
Doc. No: 914 - 23
Note 1990.10.16
From: Weir G
To: O'Grady MP NSW Parliament
Some information and request for a phone call.
Doc. No: 915 - 23
Letter 1990.10.16
From: Kirby J
To: Weir G
".... Where possible,laws re sexual crimes should not be gender specific.... Much
more relevant would be any proposal to introduce a 'disapproval' preamble was
exist in Western Australian legislation. I regard this as legally worthless and
positively undesirable...."
Doc. No: 916 - 23
Letter 1990.10.16
From: Private Secretary Minister for Education
To: Secretary (DS) QAGLR
Response to letter on preamble
Doc. No: 917 - 23
Letter 1990.10.16
From: Power L Parliament Qld
To: Secretary (DS) QAGLR
"... I would just like to say that I am also unhappy with a preamble to the proposed
legislation...."
Doc. No: 918 - 23
Letter 1990.10.16
From: Assistant Secretary (DS) QAGLR
To: Executive QAGLR
Information on developments and work done by secretariat. "... You might have
read the article regarding the Presbyterian Church letter in Monday's C.Mail.
The comment attributed to Tom Burns has no basis in fact. P.S. DON'T PANIC!!!!!"
Doc. No: 919 - 23
Note 1990.10.16
From: Weir G Free Business Association
To: Personal Secretary Archbishop Hollingworth
Forwarding of letter from Justice Michael Kirby.
Doc. No: 920 - 23
Letter 1990.10.16
From: Weir G
To: Reynolds A Attorney General's Office
Copy of Justice Michael Kirby Letter
Doc. No: 921 - 23
Note 1990.10.16
From: Weir G
To: Tahmindjis P QUT
Information on Queensland Civil Liberties Council and Kirby letter
File Note 1990.10.17
From: Weir G
Meeting with Ministerial Adviser.
Doc. No: 922 - 23
Letter 1990.10.17
From: Lee WA Law Reform Commissioner
To: Premier Qld
"I write to express the hope that the Government will now feel able to
decriminalise these laws unequivocally...."
Doc. No: 923 - 23
Letter 1990.10.17
From: Vaughan K Minister for Resource Industries
To: Secretary (DS) QAGLR
Standard letter for Ministerial Response.
Doc. No: 924 - 23
Note 1990.10.17
From: Tahmindjis P QUT Law Faculty
To: Weir G
Information on letter which was sent to some parliamentarians
Doc. No: 925 - 23
Letter 1990.10.17
From: Tahmindjis P QUT Law Faculty
To: Parliamentarians Qld
Regarding Preamble and Age of Consent. ".... A Preamble, as you know, is an
indication of government policy and can be used to interpret the provisions
of an Act, even if it does not strictly form part of the substantive provisions
of that Act.... The references to homosexuality can quite clearly cover
lesbianism.... The prejudice which was implicit in the old law with respect to
male homosexuality will now be explicit with respect to both male
homosexuality and lesbianism."
Doc. No: C926 - 23
Letter 1990.10.17
From: Weir G
To: Pascoe Fr D Catholic Church
Personal letter
Doc. No: 927 - 23
Phone Account 1990.10.17
From: Weir G
Calls to Elizabeth Reid, United Nations, New York
Doc. No: - 23
File Note 1990.10.17
From: Weir G
Support from Elizabeth Reid at the United Nations to culminated first phase
of lobbying Cabinet and the Premier's Department.
Doc. No: 928 - 23
Press Article 1990.10.18
From: Media Sun
"Man found guilty of rape, sodomy."
Doc. No: 929 - 23
Letter 1990.10.18
From: King MLA Qld Parliament
To: Editor Sun
"Call to stand up for rights"
Doc. No: 929 - 23
Letter 1990.10.18
From: Farback D
To: Editor Sun
"Perhaps the Government has opened a Pandora's Box!"
Doc. No: 930 - 23
Letter 1990.10.18
From: Private Secretary Minister for Justice and Corrective Services
To: Secretary (DS) QAGLR
Acknowledgment
Doc. No: 931 - 23
Letter 1990.10.18
From: Private Secretary (RW) Minister for Transport
To: Secretary (DS) QAGLR
"The Minister appreciated your detailed comments, and will certainly keep
them in mind during discussion of this issue in Cabinet and within the State
Parliamentary Caucus."
File Note 1990.10.18
From: Weir G
Gerry Smith from the Miscellaneous Workers Union had discussions with
Chair of the ALP Policy Committee regarding law change. This was done
after being approached by the chair, Peter Channel.
Doc. No: 932 - 23
Note 1990.10.18
From: Weir G
To: Smith J
Forwarding material to initiate action.
Doc. No: 933 - 23
Letter 1990.10.18
From: Smith, Gerry Missos Office
To: Peter Channel ALP Legal Policy Committee
Lobbying the party on preamble and age of consent.
Doc. No: 934 - 23
Letter 1990.10.18
From: President Toehold
To: Premier Qld
"... So if the age of consent ends up being higher, it will be a slap in our face.
And we won't stop fighting for complete equality. Thanking you in anticipation..."
Doc. No: 935 - 23
Letters 1990.10.18
From: North P
To: Weir G
Drafting letters for Elizabeth Reids consideration. Letters addressed to
Premier, Health Minister and Justice Minister
Doc. No: 936 - 23
Fax 1990.10.18
From: Weir G
To: Personal Secretary Reid E
Letter as edited for Reid to be faxed by QAC
Doc. No: 937 - 23
Media Release 1990.10.19
From: Weir G
To: News Editors Media
"Brisbane group wrongly claims that homosexuals can be changed" Also
attachment of press release from Group claiming to change homosexuals.
Doc. No: 938 - 23
Fax 1990.10.19
From: Reid E Policy Adviser United Nations
To: Weir G Queensland AIDS Council
Copies of letters to Ministers
Doc. No: 939 - 23
Letter 1990.10.19
From: Reid E United Nations Development Programme
To: Health Minister Qld
"I am confident that with the present recommendations, a more sagacious
and better informed parliament has the opportunity to provide progressive and
non-discriminatory legislation."
Doc. No: 940 - 23
Letter 1990.10.19
From: Reid E United Nations Development Programme
To: Premier Qld
"I trust that the progressive and reformist nature of your Government will,
in the matter of homosexual law reform, insure the most enlightened and
equitable legislation possible."
Doc. No: 941 - 23
Letter 1990.10.19
From: Reid E United Nations Development Programme
To: Attorney General Qld
"You are presented with the opportunity to redress this situation courageously
with legislation that embodies the principles of gender equality and non
discrimination. I trust this will be done."
Doc. No: 942 - 23
Letter 1990.10.19
From: Deputy Premier QLd
To: Secretary (DS) QAGLR
"... In the spirit of Fitzgerald it is necessary for all of us to put aside our
prejudices and work together as a community for law reform which is
achievable and acceptable.
Doc. No: 943 - 23
Letter 1990.10.19
From: Manager Minister for Administrative Services
To: Secretary (DS) QAGLR
"Dear David, ....Mr McLean would like to point out that, in the spirit of
Fitzgerald...."
Doc. No: 944 - 23
Letter 1990.10.19
From: Secretary (DS) QAGLR
To: Ministers Queensland
Drawing attention to Justice Michael Kirby's letter and other material
received in the previous week. Premier's office did not receive a lot
of this information until after members and ministers. The reason for
this was to make sure that there was not an move into damage control
tactics by the office.
Doc. No: 945 - 23
Note 1990.10.19
From: Studham D QAGLR
To: Reynolds A Attorney General (Qld)
Forwarding material and suggestion that it should be forwarded to
Premier's Office.
Doc. No: 946 - 23
Note 1990.10.19
From: Weir G
To: Soon, Di Labor Lawyers
"I've contacted Attorney Generals Office (Anna) and suggested that
she contact your secretary for details of the motion" from Labour
Lawyers. Also forwarded various letters supporting non
discriminatory legislation.
File Note 1990.10.19
From: Weir G
Labor Lawyers as past peer group of the Premier, were identified
as a key group to lobby.
Doc. No: 947 - 23
Note 1990.10.20
From: Soon D Labor Lawyers
To: Weir Greg
"I have been able to find out that at the Labor Lawyers meeting on
the 3 October 1990 the following motion was passed: 'We support
the abolition of the criminal sanctions against homosexuality, but
reject the proposal that a preamble be included in the Bill"
Doc. No: 948 - 23
Letter 1990.10.20
From: Cox S
To: Editor Courier Mail
"Claims refuted"
Doc. No: 949 - 23
Briefing Papers 1990.10.22
From: QAGLR
To: Ministers Queensland
Collections of documents on Preamble and Age of Consent. Items include:
a) Letters by Justice Michael Kirby; b) Tony Lee; c) North, Goilise,
Professor Rapheal; d) Elizabeth Reid. Also Bulletin Article by
Queensland Attorney General. Given to Ministerial Offices just
before Cabinet meeting which Goss attended immediately after his
return from overseas.
Doc. No: 950 - 23
Letter 1990.10.22
From: Manager Minister for Administrative Services
To: Secretary (DS) QAGLR
Acknowledgment of receipt of Justice Michael Kirby's letter.
Doc. No: 951 - 23
Note 1990.10.22
From: Weir G
To: Reynolds A Attorney Generals
Forwarding copy of material given to Ministerial Offices.
Doc. No: 952 - 23
Note 1990.10.22
From: Weir G
To: Jones N Minister for Family Services and Aboriginal and TI
Affairs
Drawing attention to material forwarded to office
Doc. No: 953 - 23
Note 1990.10.22
To: Private Secretary Minister for Transport
"Material distributed to all Cabinet Ministers.
Doc. No: 954 - 23
Note 1990.10.22
From: Weir G
To: Raynolds A Attorney Generals
Copy of Reid's letter to Premier
Doc. No: 956 - 23
Note 1990.10.22
From: Weir G
To: Ballard J ANU Politics Department
Copy of material sent to Ministers and "If your have any idea on
International legal eagles who could deal with issues of international
treaty obligations and negative preamble please ring me. It is that
dimension which will now give a lot of weight.
File Note 1990.10.22
From: Weir G
Double checking legal argument to ensure that advice was as correct
as possible.
Doc. No: 957 - 23
Note 1990.10.22
From: Weir G
To: Robson M Parliamentary Caucus Secretary
Copy of material sent to Ministers and notification that material will be
sent to Parliamentary Caucus Members.
Doc. No: 958 - 23
Letter 1990.10.22
From: Weir G
To: Principal Policy Adviser Premier's Department
Copy of briefing paper materials sent to ministers
Doc. No: 959 - 23
Press Article 1990.10.22
From: Media Australian
"Gays 'precious to God" South Australian Uniting Church"
Doc. No: 960 - 23
Press Article 1990.10.22
From: Media Courier Mail
"God loves 'gays too, says Synod" SA
Doc. No: 961 - 23
Agenda 1990.10.22
From: Assistant Secretary (DS) QAGLR
To: Executive QAGLR
Executive Meeting. Items: Correspondence, Incorporation,
Dance Party costing and budget, other business.
Doc. No: 962 - 23
Minutes 1990.10.22
From: Assistant Secretary QAGLR
"Cabinet and Caucus are continually being briefed and supplied
with copies of important documents of support for law reform. They
are being lobbied by community leaders and organisations, as well as
QAGLR. So far all seems to be going ok...."
Doc. No: 963 - 23
Agenda 1990.10.22
From: Secretary QAGLR
To: Members and Associates QAGLR
General Meeting. Item "D. Where we are at, Where to go' Cabinet, caucus,
Libs, Nats and Legislation. An open discussion. E. Sweat dance party."
Doc. No: 964 - 23
Correspondence in and out. 1990.10.22
From: Secretary QAGLR
Doc. No: 965 - 23
Minutes 1990.10.22
From: Assistant Secretary QAGLR
General Meeting. Include: a) Comment on rumours on Liberal Party;
b) Formation of young gay lobby group for age of consent (Suggested GW);
c) Some summaries of what by various members of QAGLR said - i) "Craige...
Maybe the public need to see more of the lesbian and gay male community
out and about, however maybe at this point it is wisest for this to happen after
law reform to show just how things have changed. ii) Nick, "If in the next
month, negative legislation is tabled, then this process has failed for now.
Then it is time to raise hell.... so that legislation is not enacted." iii) Greg.
"Don't see law reform in terms of one group. We have seen a multiplicity of
approaches used and continuing to come from a wide range of community
groups. It is time for those in the wider community, who support us, to put
pressure on the government. See what George Street comes up with and then
respond..... The Right, Media and conservative elements of the ALP are
waiting for sensationalism. They are just waiting to jump up and down and
say 'we told you so." vi) Shayne, "Sick of splits and division. Lots of people
don't know what is going on......."
Doc. No: 965A - 23
Letter 1990.10.22
From: Secretary (GW) QAGLR
To: Dundstan D
Additional information and request for support.
Doc. No: 966 - 23
Letter 1990.10.23
From: Minister for Land Management
To: Assistant Secretary QAGLR
"In the spirit of Fitzgerald it is necessary...."
Doc. No: 967 - 23
Letter 1990.10.23
From: Browne M
To: Gerry, Bishop Catholic Centre
"My Lord, Further to my discussion of a couple of months ago regarding
the reform....I thought you might be interested in the attached letter of
Justice Michael Kirby of the Supreme Court of New South Wales.
Justice Kirby quotes with approval your submission to the Parliamentary
Justice Commission...."
Doc. No: 968 - 23
Records 1990.10.23
From: Weir G
Press article from the Age. "Hayden at large and foot loose and fanfare free."
Doc. No: 969 - 23
Note 1990.10.23
From: Weir G
To: Ballard J ANU Department of Political Science
More information on law reform
Doc. No: 970 - 23
Briefing notes (General) 1990.10.23
From: Weir G
To: Reynolds A Attorney General's Office
Just some information which may have been of assistance in answering
parliamentary questions.
Doc. No: 971 - 23
Note 1990.10.23
From: Weir G
To: Browne M
Forwarding material
Doc. No: 972 - 23
Reference Material 1990.10.23
From: Weir G
To: Producer ABC Radio Law Report
Regarding law reform in Queensland and issue of preamble and age of
consent
Doc. No: - 23
File Note 1990.10.23
From: Weir G
Background on Law Report Radio Program. The producer was very eager
to do a segment on the law reform process, but did not follow up
Doc. No: 973 - 23
Note 1990.10.23
From: Weir G
To: Hallahan A Minister for Community Services
Forwarding information
Doc. No: 974 - 23
Briefing Documents 1990.10.23
From: Weir G QAGLR
To: Government Members of Parliament Queensland
Distributed prior to Labor Caucus meeting on Preamble, Age of Consent
and National Legal Position and Perspective. Items include: a) Letter Justice
Michael Kirby; b) Letter W Lee (Former Dean of Law University of Queensland);
c) Letter Phillip Tahmindjis (Associate Professor of Law, QUT); d) Labor
Lawyers Queensland; e) Letter Ms Elizabeth Reid (Policy Adviser on HIV/AIDS
and Development United Nations, New York); e) Letter by Professor Beverely
Rapheal (Head of Department of Psychiatry UQ), Dr C Gallois (Senior Lecturer
in Psychology University of Queensland) and Peter North (Sub-Dean of Social
Work University of Queensland); f) Motion from Labor Lawyers;
g) Recommendations of the Royal Commission on Human Relationships;
h) Article by Hon Dean Wells, (Queensland Attorney General).
File Note 1990.10.23
From: Weir G
There very serious indications that the Premier had instructed the Attorney
General to draft legislation to include a negative preamble. The briefing kit
concluded the first phase ie reworking the evidence of the Parliamentary
Committee and distributing to major direct and indirect areas of government
decision making. The next phase was to solicit support from these areas, and
use them at the appropriate occasion.
Doc. No: 975 - 23
Note 1990.10.23
From: Weir G
To: North P Uni. Qld Social Work Dept
"It was worth it" and copy of parliamentary briefing kit.
Doc. No: 976 - 23
Note 1990.10.23
From: Weir G
To: Raphael Prof. Department of Psychiatry UQU
Copy of briefing kit.
Doc. No: 977 - 23
Note 1990.10.23
From: Weir G
To: Secretary QAC
A thank you and copy of kit.
Doc. No: 978 - 23
Note 1990.10.23
From: Weir G
To: Fingleton D Former Private Secretary Attorney General
"I hope you like this. Premier won't that much, but you have to get the
arguments through so that democracy can function at its best...."
Doc. No: 979 - 23
Note 1990.10.23
From: Weir G
To: Tahmindjis P QUT Law Faculty
Forwarding briefing paper material
Doc. No: 980 - 23
Letter 1990.10.23
From: Weir G
To: Williams R ABC Science Show
Copy of material on law reform and psychology information given at
parliamentary committee hearing
Doc. No: 981 - 23
Letter 1990.10.24
From: Williams R Science Show
To: Weir G
Response to material.
Doc. No: 982 - 23
Letter 1990.10.24
From: Private Secretary (RW) Minister for Transport
To: Secretary QAGLR
"I will certainly ensure that Mr Hamill sees this correspondence at the
first available opportunity."
Doc. No: 983 - 23
Letter 1990.10.24
From: Weir G
To: MacLean I ALP President
Forwarding of material. "I was wondering if I could get some advice and
direction from you."
Doc. No: - 23
File Note 1990.10.24
From: Weir G
Meeting between the President of the Queensland ALP, Ian MacLean and
Premier. Ian MacLean offered to raise the issues with the Premier at a
meeting which was scheduled. He also would present a copy of the kit to
the Premier.
Doc. No: 983a - 23
Note 1990.10.24
From: Weir G
To: Gallois C Department of Psychology UQU
Forwarding material
Doc. No: 984 - 23
Letter 1990.10.24
From: Weir G
To: Lee W
Forwarding material. "I think that you are in suitable company. Lets just
hope those with the power will listen to considered reason.
Doc. No: 985 - 23
Note 1990.10.24
From: Weir G
To: North P Department of Social Work
"Hope you like the material"
Doc. No: 986 - 23
Note 1990.10.24
From: Weir G
To: Ballard J ANU Department of Political Science
"The material speaks for itself ...Thank Elizabeth Reid when you are
talking to her next..."
Doc. No: 987 - 23
Letter 1990.10.25
From: Minister for Employment and Industrial Relations
To: Secretary (DS) QAGLR
Re Letter of 14th October, "Please rest assured..."
Doc. No: 988 - 23
Letter 1990.10.26
From: Minister for Employment and Industrial Relations
To: Secretary (DS) QAGLR
Reference to Kirby Letter and "please rest assured"
Doc. No: 989 - 23
Letter 1990.10.26
From: Woodley J Chaplaincy Centre
To: Weir G
"Attached is a copy of my letter to the premier. I would appreciate any comment
especially if there is anything inappropriate in what I've said. I'm still learning and
will send copies also to Beanland, Cooper etc."
Doc. No: 990 - 23
Letter 1990.10.26
From: Woodley J QUT Chaplaincy Centre
To: Premier
Draft Letter: Account of experience counselling students.
Doc. No: 991 - 23
Letter 1990.10.26
From: Secretary (DS)
To: State Ministers
Covering letter for briefing material given to back bench members.
Doc. No: 992 - 23
Letter 1990.10.26
From: Secretary (DS) QAGLR
To: Private Secretaries Queensland Ministers
"....Our Association would be grateful if you could bring this material to the
attention of the Minister prior to any Cabinet meeting which might discuss
the topic."
Doc. No: 993 - 23
Newsletter 1990.10.26
From: Toehold
Young Gays news letter: Contents include: a) "Report Released: recommends
gay laws be repealed; Gay age of consent; b) Minority report: calls for
gaoling of academics; c) Law reform moves into last phase; d) Gay Law Reform
Meeting; e) Toehold Social Nights; f) Editorial (age of consent stupidity);
g) Binna Burra Gay Youth Picnic 1990; h)Art Reviews
Doc. No: 994 - 23
Publicity material 1990.10.27
From: Sweat Committee QAGLR
To: Gay Community
Poster and letters produced for fundraising "Sweat Party" which was held on 27th
October. A good time was had by all who organised and attended it.
Doc. No: 995 - 23
Letter 1990.10.29
From: Minister for Manufacturing, Commerce and Small Business.
To: Secretary (DS) QAGLR
Thankyou for your letter.
Doc. No: 996 - 23
Letter 1990.10.29
From: Weir G
To: Willams R Science Unit ABC Radio
Enclosing some material for information and file.
Doc. No: 997 - 23
Article 1990.10.29
From: Cox S
To: Investigations
"Psychologists and Social Justice" (Sent to ABC Science Unit)
Doc. No: 998 - 23
Letter 1990.10.29
From: Bulled Fr Integrity
To: Secretary (GW) QAGLR
Information on Anglican position.
File Note 1990.10.29
From: Weir G
Working the churches: The churches were identified as very important in
the lobby process. A similar method of lobbying was employed with them
as with the government.
Doc. No: 999 - 23
Letter 1990.10.29
From: Minister for Environment and Heritage
To: Secretary (DS) QAGLR
"I will take the matter raised into consideration as Cabinet considers the
matter."
Doc. No: 1000 - 23
Letter 1990.10.29
From: Private Secretary Minister for Manufacturing
To: Secretary (DS) QAGLR
"...I have made the information available to Mr Smith for his consideration."
Doc. No: 1001 - 23
Letter 1990.10.29
From: Minister for Police
To: Secretary (DS) QAGLR
"... I have noted that the submission you have presented is similar to those
which were contained in the submissions to the Criminal Justice
Commission Parliamentary Committee. Thank you for your efforts on
this issue."
Doc. No: 1002 - 23
Letter 1990.10.29
From: Fenlon G MLA Queensland
To: Secretary (DS) QAGLR
Acknowledgment
Doc. No: 1003 - 23
Press Article 1990.10.29
From: Media Sun
"Gay adoption ban bid" London.
Doc. No: 1004 - 23
Letter 1990.10.30
From: Weir G
Travel arrangement for work in Canberra 6th-16th November.
Doc. No: 1005 - 23
Program 1990.10.30
From: Molly Robson's Office Queensland Parliament
To: Weir G
Parliamentary Sitting dates for rest of year. (These were important in
working out the expected timing of the for the legislative process)
Doc. No: 1006 - 23
Letter 1990.10.30
From: Minister for Employment and Industrial Relations
To: Secretary (DS) QAGLR
Acknowledgment
Doc. No: 1007 - 23
Letter 1990.10.30
From: Manager Minister for Administrative Services
To: Secretary (DS) QAGLR
"My minister appreciates your taking the trouble of forwarding this material"
Doc. No: 1008 - 23
Letter 1990.10.30
From: Private Secretary Minister for Justice and Corrective Services
To: Secretary (DS) QAGLR
Acknowledgment
Doc. No: 1009 - 23
Letter 1990.10.30
From: Assistant Secretary QAGLR
To: Unions and Community Organisations
"... I hope that you will give this your careful consideration. There is, however,
some urgency as our Association believes that the legislation is now being
prepared." Attachments include: a) Recommendations Parliamentary CJC;
b) copy of the document entitled "For the Consideration of Government
Members"
Doc. No: 1010 - 23
Note 1990.10.31
From: Tahmindjis P QUT
To: Weir G
Forwarding copy of letter he received from Parliamentary Liberal Leader.
"Those members of the Committee who prepared a Minority Report, including
Mr Santoro, did so on their own behalf and their views do not necessarily
represent the views of individual Liberal Party Members of Parliament....
I appreciate receiving your views on this subject."
Doc. No: 1011 - 23
Note 1990.10.31
From: Weir G
To: Browne M Griffith University
Request for opinion on draft letter from Rev John Woodley, QUT Chaplaincy
Centre.
Doc. No: 1012 - 23
Letter 1990.10.31
From: Weir G
To: Secretary Labor Lawyers
Asking that briefing notes which were sent to parliamentarians are also sent
to all members of Labor Lawyers. (It was agreed that they be sent to all
Labor Lawyers - another part of the lobby matrix falls into place.)
Doc. No: 1013 - 23
Letter 1990.10.31
From: Weir G
To: Soon D Labor Lawyers
Information on Labor Lawyer mail out and also Post Script regarding
charges in Townsville on section 208 of the Criminal Code.
Doc. No: 1014 - 23
Briefing Notes 1990.10.31
From: Secretary Labor Lawyers
To: Members Labor Lawyers
"For the Consideration of Labor Lawyers" Contents: Parliamentary Criminal
Justice Committee, Preamble, Age of Consent, and National Legal Position
and Perspective. (Distributed to all members of Labor Lawyers)
Doc. No: 1015 - 23
Press Article 1990.11.01
From: Media Australian
"Church attacks aged care charter" Federal Government. "The Catholic
Church has attacked the Federal Government charter of rights for nursing
home residents which the bishops say forces proprietors to accept
homosexuality and euthanasia." (Australian Catholic Bishops Conference)
Doc. No: 1016 - 23
Press Article 1990.11.01
From: Media Advertiser
"Two Townsville men facing sodomy charges in the Townsville District
Court next week have appealed to the Attorney General to drop the
charges..."
Doc. No: 1017 - 23
Letter 1990.11.01
From: Administrative Secretary (DS) QAGLR
To: Secretaries Gay Organisations
Invitation to Round Table Discussion on Law Reform for Sunday 4th
November. "This is incredibly short notice... With rumours and conflicting
reports on the form of the law reform package it is time to sit down and
collectively discuss what the gay community will find as acceptable.
Enclosed with this letter you will find a copy of the briefing paper put
together in the last few days by QAGLR. It primarily consists of letters
written by some of our contacts on different issues involved in law reform.
You may wish to circulate this amongst your members...." Also copies of
parliamentary briefing papers sent out to groups.
Doc. No: 1018 - 23
Letter 1990.11.01
From: Assistant Secretary QAGLR
To: Secretaries Community Organisations
Copies of briefing paper to parliamentarians and request to take action.
Doc. No: 1019 - 23
Letter 1990.11.01
From: Private Secretary (RW) Minister for Transport
To: Secretary QAGLR
"...The Minister has noted with interest the contents of these notes
and will keep them in mind during future discussion on this matter."
Doc. No: 1020 - 23
Letter 1990.11.01
From: Foley M MLA Parliament (Qld)
To: Secretary (GW) QAGLR
"...I have taken careful note of the matters set out in your letter and shall
keep them in mind when Parliament comes to consider legislation in this
area."
Doc. No: 1021 - 23
Letter 1990.11.01
From: Personal Secretary Minister for Education
To: Secretary (DS) QAGLR
"...Mr Braddy has noted the contents of Justice Kirby's letter and will keep
them in mind during parliamentary discussions."
Doc. No: 1022 - 23
Letter 1990.11.01
From: Davenport R Gay Youth Collective
To: Parliamentarians
"The purpose of this collective is to provide an awareness of the needs and
concerns of young people through discussions with parliamentarians and other
prominent leaders. We simply seek the time to discuss with you how we, as
young gay men and women, feel about ourselves and our environment we are a
part of."
File Note 1990.11.01
From: Weir G
I suggested the formation of the group so that those most effected by the
proposal could outline its effects to government members. Some of the group
was given a briefing and copies of the material which we had distributed to
members. One amusing and pertinent comment, which was made by one
parliamentary member to a on of these youths was to the effect that "if Beattie
supported a proposal, then Goss would automatically oppose it". That is why
I adopted the tact that we could not assume that any major government ground
was won through the Parliamentary Committee's activity. The worth of the
committee's performance was that it had done well in the public arena. It was
from this arena that we now sort support.
Doc. No: 1023 - 23
Note 1990.11.01
From: Weir G
To: Williams ABC Science Unit
Forwarding some material.
Doc. No: 1024 - 23
Letter 1990.11.02
From: Weir G Consultant
To: Director of Public Prosecutions Qld
Forwarding material for his consideration. This was done just in case he
was consulted by the parliamentary counsel when the Bill was being prepared
for parliament. (A long shot)
File Note 1990.11.02
From: Weir G
Meeting with the person responsible for law reform in Premiers office.
I had arranged a meeting with the person for I had known him since he started
working for a Federal Minister, Mick Young. This was an unofficial meeting
to test the effectiveness of the lobbying. I knew that we as a gay community
or as gay lobby group, we would have little effect government. What was
important was establishing that we had a sophisticated and significant grasp
of community campaigning. Therefore on the Sunday I met with Denis and
outlined my perception the political climate and dynamics. Just matter of fact
analysis, but obviously well honed. It must have impressed as he then started
to consult interstate. I heard this when I went to Canberra next day.
Doc. No: 1025 - 23
Press Article 1990.11.03
From: Media Sydney Morning Herald
"Colour gangs and gay bashers" NSW
Doc. No: 1026 - 23
Letter 1990.11.03
From: Newman N Commissioner Police (Qld)
To: Editor Courier Mail
"Those tactics are no longer used by Queensland police, as indicated by recent
large demonstrations including the homosexual rally in Brisbane...."
Doc. No: 1027 - 23
Letter 1990.11.04
From: Dunstan Hon. Don
To: Premier Qld
Supporting Kirby and Tahmindjis on approach to preamble. On age of consent -
".... South Australia was the first State to remove the distinction between males
and females in relation to sexual offences. While the measure was introduced
as a private member's Bill, it had the strong public support of the then
Attorney-General (now Chief Justice) Len King and myself. It carefully made
no distinction as to age of consent between males and females...."
:w
Doc. No: 1028 - 23
Letter 1990.11.04
From: Dunstan, Hon. Don
To: Weir G QAGLR
"... I enclose a copy of a letter which I have written to Wayne Goss and
which you are free to use as you wish."
Doc. No: 1029 - 23
Letter 1990.11.04
From: Members Pride Collective
To: Members QAGLR
"At the last Pride Collective meeting held 1.11.1990, members discussed
law reform, noting QAGLR's difficulty in working with lesbians on this issue.
For whatever reasons, lesbians have not been integral to QAGLR's operation,
including information gathering and sharing. Here, a potentially mobile
force in achieving non-discriminatory legislation without a preamble, has
not been used. We recognise that the lack of lesbian participation may be
despite some individual actions to enhance it. Pride believes it is QAGLR's
structure and the nature of its operation, which has prevented greater lesbian
involvement. Pride, therefore, calls on QAGLR to change its name to .....
and to form a working group with equal lesbian and gay male representation
to analyse its structures in relation to lesbian participation...."
File Note 1990.11.04
From: Weir G
Pride and QAGLR - perceptions of power structures, leadership roles,
empowerment and disinformation. (File note not completed)
File Note 1990.11.04
From: Weir G
Round Table number six. Battening down the hatches.
Doc. No: 1030 - 23
Letter 1990.11.07
From: Lord Mayor Brisbane
To: Tahmindjis P QUT Faculty of Law
A curt reply
Doc. No: 1031 - 23
Letter 1990.11.08
From: Lee W
To: Foley M MLA Parliament
"Thank you for your letter dated 19th October. I apologise for not
replying sooner: my typewriter had to go in for repair and I have been
preoccupied by my duties as Adjunct Professor of law at the Bond
University." Body of letter deals with: a) The European Court of
Human Rights; b) Preambles; c) accounts of police and institutions
harassment.
Doc. No: 1032 - 23
Letter 1990.11.08
From: Beanland D MLA Parliament
To: Tahmindjis P QUT Faculty of Law
"I indicated my position on this matter when we met recently.... While
my views do not coincide with Mr Santoro's I do not propose to take
any action which would force him to act in any way contrary to his
beliefs."
Doc. No: 1033 - 23
Hand Bill 1990.11.08
From: Concerned Citizens Against Bigotry
To: Gay Community
Advertising planning meeting against Rally for Family No 2. to be held
on 24th November.
Doc. No: 1034 - 23
Note 1990.11.08
From: Stanbrook P QAGLR
To: Weir G QAGLR
Regarding information which was received from Festival of Light.
Attachments include: a) Note to Peter Stanbrook from organiser of the
Rally for the Family; b) "Deaths from AIDS and HIV Positive Diagnosis,
and Homosexual Law" (by Festival of Light and Community Standards
Organisation); c) Communicable Diseases Intelligence; "AIDS Cases
and Homosexual Law" (Festival Light and Community Standards Organisation);
d) "Reform in laws and relating to homosexuality - An Information Paper"
Submission to the Parliamentary Criminal Justice Commission by Festival
of Light and Community Standards Organisation; e) Sex and Culture;
f) Police eye on deviants' nest"
Doc. No: 1035 - 23
Fax 1990.11.09
From: Stanbrook P
To: Weir G
Copy of Letter by Hon Don Dunstan.
Doc. No: 1036 - 23
Fax 1990.11.09
From: Weir
To: Anglican Archbishop's Office
Copy of letter from Don Dunstan's Office
File Note 1990.11.09
From: Weir G
Religious support in early November. A favourite expression of mine
during this time was "We need god!" - or there abouts. So a lot of information
outlining ours' and others' concerns about negative preamble and age of consent
was forwarded to those who might assist within the churches.
Doc. No: C1037 - 23
Letter 1990.11.09
From: Weir G
To: Hill T
Attachment contained all the information of an appropriate level
argument. A confidential document.
File Note 1990.11.09
From: Weir G
"Remember the guns of Singapore?" - a cryptic note for some unusual
but successful lobbying while in Canberra.
Doc. No: 1038 - 23
Note 1990.11.09
From: Weir G
To: Robson M Secretary of Parliamentary Caucus
"Thought you might be interested in this letter from Don Dunstan.
PS Perhaps you could fax a copy to Matt Foley."
Doc. No: - 23
File Note 1990.11.10
From: Weir G
To:
Low key weekend lobbying in Canberra and a Federal Caucus Jib.
(note not finished)
Doc. No: 1038A - 23
File Note 1990.11.11
From: Weir G
To:
Meeting with Chris Gratton (Federal Ministerial Staffer) and
John Ballard.
Doc. No: 1039 - 23
Letter 1990.11.12
From: Assistant Director Parliamentary and Legal Services Section
Minister Employment, Education and Training.
To: Assistant Secretary QAGLR
"...Mr Dawkins has noted your views and will bear them in mind."
Doc. No: 1040 - 23
Notes 1990.11.12
From: Tahmindjis P
To: Weir G
Information on Beanland and Lord mayor's response to letter from
Phillip Tahmindjis and also copy of minority report from Parliamentary
Committee Report for briefing of Senator Peter Baume. Also request
by Phillip to ring regarding Goss.
Doc. No: 1041 - 23
Letter 1990.11.12
From: Weir G
To: Baume P Senator
"...I would be grateful if you could set aside a few minutes to discuss
some of the debate which has occurred in the last stages of law reform."
Doc. No: 1042 - 23
Letter 1990.11.13
From: Weir G
To: Baume P Senator
Draft letter to Queensland Attorney General prepared for Liberal Senator,
Peter Baume, on Law Reform. "... I believe that any amending legislation
which does not explicitly, or implicitly, grant full equality to homosexuals,
will only perpetuate the wrongs which have been dealt out to this group of
people in our society.... It is time for us, irrespective of state boundaries
and political affiliation, to rectify the injustices that have been inflicted
on homosexuals of our society. If you wish I am willing to have this letter
tabled in the Queensland Parliament.... cc (copies to) Mr Denver Beanland
MLA, Right Hon Sir John Gorton, Queensland Association of Gay Law
Reform and Queensland Council of Civil Liberties." (Letter approved in
total by Senator Baume). Refer M Woodgate MLA speech to Queensland
Parliament 28th Nov, 1990.
Doc. No: 1043 - 23
Letter 1990.11.14
From: Kirby, Justice Michael
To: Weir G
"... Keep me informed on developments."
Doc. No: 1044 - 23
Press Article 1990.11.14
From: Media Courier Mail
To:
"Students' attitude to AIDS targeted" (Medical Students at the University
of Queensland.)
Doc. No: 1045 - 23
Letter 1990.11.14
From: Baume P Senate
To: Attorney General Qld
"I wish to express my support for the reforms of the Queensland Criminal
Code in respect to those sections relating to homosexuals.... as one who
has worked as a Minister, Senator and citizen for issues passed on premises
of liberty and equality for all Australians I encourage you to bring about reforms
which reflect these basic tenets of a democratic society...."
Doc. No: 1046 - 23
Biographical 1990.11.14
From: Parliamentary Hand Book
To:
Details of Senator Peter Baume's parliamentary career.
Doc. No: 1047 - 23
Letter 1990.11.14
From: Minister for Industry, Technology and Commerce Federal
To: Assistant Secretary QAGLR
Thank you for your letter dated the 30th October.
File Note 1990.11.14
From: Weir G
Federal level of activity and feed-back given to Chris Gratton from Premier's
staffer. Simply "He's good."
File Note 1990.11.14
From: Weir G
Meeting with a Member of NSW Parliament, Paul O'Grady in Canberra.
(File note not finished)
Doc. No: 1048 - 23
Hand Bill 1990.11.14
From: Act Up ( AIDS Coalition to Unleash Power)
Would you second meeting of militant AIDS Group in Brisbane.
Doc. No: 1049 - 23
Pledge 1990.11.14
From: Act Up
"AIDS Coalition to Unleash Power - AIDS Action Pledge
Doc. No: 1050 - 23
Letter 1990.11.15
From: Electorate Secretary Senator Burns
To: Members of Legislative Assembly (Qld
"The office of the Federal Minister for Resources has produced the
enclosed information kit on LPG. The kit may assist you in your
electorate." (Example of the extensive amount of policy material
supplied regularly to Labor members of the Queensland Parliament.)
Doc. No: 1051 - 23
Letter 1990.10.15
From: Sullivan MLA Queensland
To: Secretary (DS) QAGLR
Sympathetic response to issues raised QAGLR letter concerning age
of consent
Doc. No: 1052 - 23
Speech Notes 1990.11.15
From: Kirby, Justice Michael
To: Audience Parliament House
"Movement for Democracy in Fiji - Inaugural Timoci Bavadra Lecture.
Parliament House Canberra
File Note 1990.11.15
From: Weir G
Kirby made an aside on "preamble" which was noted by others in the
audience and might have had a ripple effect into the 1994 Tasmanian
Law reform.
Doc. No: 1053 - 23
Letter 1990.11.16
From: Weir G
To: Reynolds A Attorney Generals Media Officer
Copy of letter from Senator Peter Baume and biographical Details
Doc. No: 1054 - 23
Notes 1990.11.16
From: Weir G
To: Reynolds A Attorney General's Office
Series of suggestions to introduce the legislation in its best form.
Include: Step one: a) use of Baume; b) Use of community groups;
c) possible press conference using Gorton. A concluding comment to
emphasis that there were other items on the public agenda which would
assist in getting progressive legislation - "Those ALP member who are worried
about there (sic) seats can make the appropriate comments for their local press,
and we can all settle back for: more of the Criminal Saga of the Nationals; a
redistribution which will not be harmful to democracy and the party in
Queensland and finally the silly season and a media dominated by good cheer
or the Middle East crisis."
Doc. No: 1054A - 23
Note 1990.11.16
From: Weir G
To: Pattersen G QAGLR
"Could you also get Davo or someone to drop this letter and the Dunstan Letter
to Ministers." Also as per phone conversation: approaches to raising the issue
publicly again.
File Note 1990.11.16
From: Weir G
Anna Reynolds and Justice Michael Kirby on the tarmac. Anna Reynold
rang me in Canberra on her way to the airport, Mt. Isa and then a Cabinet
meeting in Toowoomba. (An important file note unfinished)
Doc. No: 1055 - 23
Letter 1990.11.16
From: Weir G
To: Reynolds M Senate
"I wonder if you would consider sending this letter to the Archbishop. He
is to be briefed today by Mr Tony Lee (Law Reform Commissioner)."
(The briefing did not eventuate but others did.). This letter from Peter
Baume would be of assistance in their discussions.
Doc. No: 1056 - 23
Letter 1990.11.16
From: Reynolds M Senate
To: Hollingworth Anglican Archbishop
"Your Grace, I thought that you may be interested in this letter from
Hon. Senator Peter Baume regarding changes to the Queensland
Criminal Code in respect to those sections which relate to homosexuals....
As a former Minister and Liberal Party Senator he is well regarded by
his colleagues in the Parliament and within the wider community.
I hope you find the letter of some interest.
Doc. No: 1060 - 23
Letter 1990.11.16
From: Reynolds M Senator
To: Premier Qld
Supporting the best form of law reform.
Doc. No: 1061 - 23
Letter 1990.11.16
From: Raynolds M Senate
To: Assistant Secretary QAGLR
"...I have also sent similar letters to the Attorney General and Ms Molly
Robson, as Secretary of the ALP Parliamentary Caucus."
Doc. No: 1062 - 23
Letter 1990.11.16
From: Information Officer QAC
To: Friend (GW)
Invitation to World AIDS Day Breakfast in the Parliamentary Annex.
Doc. No: 1063 - 23
Post Card 1990.11.16
From: Weir G
To: Studham D Executive QAGLR
" Dear Davo, It's been hard Yaka - Just like the card. I've missed your
good humour and eye for detail. With fond regards" (Photo "The Wheel
of Youth" by Harold Caxneaux - National Gallery) -Not sent
Doc. No: 1064 - 23
Post Card 1990.11.16
From: Weir G
To: Wilde Toye QAGLR
"Dear Toye, I'm flying home tomorrow, but not with the style of this
card. The weeks have had their ups and downs. It will be good to get
back to the normal hot and sweaty. I just hope people don't over-heat.
Love Greg"(Photo: Bichonnade in flight by Jacques Henrie Lartigue
-National Gallery)
Doc. No: 1065 - 23
Post Card 1990.11.16
From: Weir G
To: Browne M Gay Activist
"Dear Michael. Just a card to give you an up-lift. I can't wait to get
away from the 'ant mound' (Parliament House) and fly with the
angels again. Fond regards" (Painting section: Marriage allegory
of the Cornaro family, by Giambasttista Tiepolo - National Gallery)
Doc. No: 1066 - 23
Post Card 1990.11.16
From: Weir G
To: Ward N QAGLR
"Dear Nick, I'm bringing home some bacon it's now up to others
to cook it. With respect and regards" (Photo: Warren Creek Plains,
Northern Territory by John Rhodes -National Gallery)
File Note 1990.11.17
From: Weir G
Return to Brisbane and Monday meeting of Cabinet in Toowoomba.
I had a terrible weekend as I thought that the Cabinet Monday meeting
would discuss the final Bill. I learnt later a it had been kept very secret.
Even from those who were very close to the discussions. One of these
people was eager to find out how I knew that it was to be discussed when
he didn't. It was an educated guess and from one conversation with a
member of the Premier's office whose tone implied that their was little
room to move. This indicated that the policy jelly was starting to set.
(Refer John Ballard)
Doc. No: 1067 - 23
Letter 1990.11.19
From: Gorton, Sir John
To: Secretary (GW) QAGLR
To former Prime Minister requesting some support. (Used letter from
Peter Baume as an indication of the sort of support which was shown for
good reform.
Doc. No: 1068 - 23
Information 1990.11.19
From: Secretary (GW) QAGLR
To: Gorton, Sir John
Contents pages for information given to John Gorton.
Doc. No: 1069 - 23
Letter 1990.11.19
From: QAGLR
To: Labor Members of Parliament
Circulation of Senator Peter Baume's letter of support.
File Note 1990.11.19
From: Weir G
Reaction of Liberal Member of Parliamentary CJC on being shown the
Baume letter by Labor Member, Wendy Edmunds. (File note unfinished)
File Note 1990.11.21
From: Weir G
Dunstan letter to Premier was circulated to members of the Queensland
Parliamentary Labor Party a record of this is not contained in the document
collection. David Studham who was responsible for its distribution believes
that it was distributed sometime within the previous two weeks. I include
this information for those who are interested in the processes involved the
lobbying in this final phase of law reform.
Doc. No: 1070 - 23
Media Release 1990.11.21
From: Attorney General
To: News Editors Media
"Legislation giving effect to the Parliamentary Criminal Justice Committee's
recommendations on homosexual law reform will be introduced into State
Parliament tonight.... The Government is not asking the Parliament to
condemn or condone the subject of the legislation - the Parliament is
addressing the question of law." (Sigh of great relief). In doing so we are
maintaining the heavy penalties which currently exist for interference with
children, and intellectually handicapped. State Caucus today approved the
introduction of the legislation, with the age of consent set at 18. The
Government has decided to include a preamble to the legislation. The preamble
states it is not the role of the Parliament to condone or condemn the subject
of the legislation."
Doc. No: 1071 - 23
Tabling Speech 1990.11.21
From: Attorney General
To: Parliament (Qld)
""The Criminal Code and Another Act Amendment.... So the introduction of
the Bill is important not only for the specific changes to the Criminal Code
which it will effect, but also for its illustration of the Government's
commitment to the Fitzgerald reform process.... And what that bill will do,
Mr Speaker, is right the wrong which has been perpetrated for many years in
this state, by successive governments, too cowardly to do anything about it....
Its fundamental principles can be found in the hearts and minds of democrats.
I commend the bill to the House." (Some interesting argument by Attorney
General on how the law on gay sexual behaviour makes criminals of the police
by having to selectively enforce the law)
Doc. No: 1072 - 23
Bill 1990.11.21
From: Attorney General
To: Parliament
Includes: a) Preamble - "WHEREAS democracy requires proper limits should
be placed on the right of any State to interfere in the lives of its citizens; AND
WHEREAS making the private and voluntary sexual acts of adults, when those
acts do not involve circumstances of aggravation and affect only the participants,
goes beyond those limits; AND WHEREAS Parliament neither condones or
condemns the behaviour which is subject of this legislation; AND WHEREAS
Parliament reaffirms its determination to enforce its laws prohibiting sexual
interference with children and intellectually impaired persons and non-consenting
adults; AND WHEREAS rational public health policy is undermined by criminal
laws which make those who are at high risk of infection unwilling to disclose that
they are members of a high risk group BE IT ENACTED"; b) Amending the term
'Unnatural Offences'. Substituting 'annal intercourse' and applying it to men and
women under the age of 18 years of age. To quote most of the major changes,
"omitting the words 'Unnatural Offences' and substituting 'unlawful anal intercourse ...
omitting the words ... Indecent practices between males.... The Criminal Code is
amended by repealing section 208 and the heading "Unnatural Offences" immediately
preceding and substituting the following heading and section: - 'Unnatural anal
intercourse 208. Any person who - (1) has carnal knowledge by anal intercourse
of any person not an adult; or (2) permits a male person not an adult to have carnal
knowledge of him or her by anal intercourse is guilty of a crime and is liable to
imprisonment for seven years."
Doc. No: 1073 - 23
Explanatory Memorandum 1990.11.21
From: Attorney General
To: Parliament
"Clause 4 amends section 6 of The Criminal Code to make clear that the rule
that carnal knowledge is complete upon penetration also applies in relation to
anal intercourse. Clause 5 repeals section 208 of the Criminal Code and
substitutes a new section. Section 208 currently prohibits every act of
anal intercourse. The new section restricts the prohibition to where a
non-adult is involved."
Doc. No: 1074 - 23
Press Release 1990.11.21
From: Ward N QAGLR
To: News Editors Media
"Gay Law Reform Group Reminds Goss Government of Parliamentary
Committee Recommendations" (ho hum)
Doc. No: 1075 - 23
Press Article 1990.11.22
From: Media Australian
"Caucus opts for 18 as gay age of consent" (Legally inaccurate)
Doc. No: 1076 - 23
Press Article 1990.11.22
From: Media Courier Mail
"Homosexual Acts to be legal - Bill allows life for molesters"
Doc. No: 1077 - 23
Press Article 1990.11.22
From: Media Courier Mail
"Bill allows life jail for molesters" Appeared on first page under major
heading "Homosexual Acts to be legal..."
Doc. No: 1078 - 23
Press Article 1990.11.22
From: Media Courier Mail
"Protesters to rally against 'gay' law" Rev Fred Nile.
Doc. No: 1079 - 23
Press Article 1990.11.22
From: Media Courier Mail
"Church leaders win Bill Preamble - Queensland's major church leaders
yesterday gave guarded support to the new legislation on homosexuality
and succeeded in having a preamble to introduce the Bill. The Attorney
General, Mr Wells, at the behest of Cabinet and caucus, included this
preamble to the legislation..." (File note: To me this implied some sort
of Government programmed media campaign. The actual Preamble was
totally neutral in nature.)
Doc. No: 1080 - 23
Press Article 1990.11.22
From: Media Courier Mail
"Reluctantly, down the rocky road to reform
Doc. No: 1081 - 23
Letter 1990.11.22
From: Weir G
To: Kirby M Court of Appeal NSW
Personal letter of thanks.
Doc. No: 1082 - 23
Press Article 1990.11.22
From: Media Sun
"Accusation of two-bob each way 'Gutless' reform law blast by gays"
Nick Ward gives the Labor Party what they want..... CJC Parliamentary
Committee chair Peter Beattie and EARC Parliamentary Committee
chief Matt Foley yesterday in Caucus pushed for a 16-year age of consent
but were overruled by their party."
Doc. No: 1083 - 23
Editorial 1990.11.22
From: Media Sun
"However, the government no doubt hoped that making the age of
consent for homosexual acts 18 instead of 16 (which applies to
heterosexuals) it would help soften the blow. It obviously hasn't
and is clearly seen by many as discriminatory not only against
young homosexuals but young heterosexuals."
Doc. No: 1084 - 23
Note 1990.11.22
From: Weir G
To: Reynolds A Attorney Generals Office
Information on Rally for the Family
Doc. No: 1085 - 23
Letter 1990.11.22
From: Weir G
To: Kettle, Babs Anglican Social Justice Committee
Just some material for the committee. Meeting was lined up prior
to legislation being introduced.
Doc. No: 1086 - 23
Cartoon 1990.11.23
From: Media Sun
"Qld Gays Legal - 'no dear, its not compulsory.."
Doc. No: 1087 - 23
Editorial 1990.11.23
From: Media Courier Mail
"A legal discrimination removed" ... This Bill is about private conduct.
Doc. No: 1089 - 23
Hand Bill 1990.11.24
From: Rally for the Family
"Rally for the Family 2 .... Have your say on Homosexuality, Abortion,
Pornography, Education, Moral Values, Media Influence, Marriage
and 'the Family"
Doc. No: 1090 - 23
Press Article 1990.11.25
From: Media Sunday Mail
"Moral Rally Close to Riot... Queensland Gay Rights issue turned
violent when 200 homosexuals and lesbians tried to take over a
Moral Crusaders rally in Brisbane's Musgrave Park
Doc. No: 1091 - 23
Press Article 1990.11.25
From: Media Sunday Mail
"Civilised man has always abhorred child sex. Now a so-called
sophisticated society is condoning it. What on earth is going on....
"The Child lovers"
Doc. No: 1092 - 23
Editorial 1990.11.25
From: Media Sunday Mail
"Let us prey... The Dutch have just legalised sex for 13-14
year-olds... It might be true that little humans mature at ever-younger
ages.... the age of consent to homosexual sex has been set at 18.
The recommendation from the Criminal Justice Commission was that
it be 16, the same as that for heterosexual sex. Thankfully, the line
was drawn two years later...."
Doc. No: 1093 - 23
Press Article 1990.11.25
From: Media Sunday Sun
"Prayers for gays at rally ... Wayne Goss said, 'The West Australian
preamble is harsh and judgemental and we will not support it."
Doc. No: 1094 - 23
Press Article 1990.11.25
From: Media Sunday Sun
"Tough Road to Gay Law Reform"
Doc. No: 1095 - 23
Press Article 1990.11.25
From: Media Sunday Sun
"Outsider in small town"
Doc. No: 1096 - 23
Press Article 1990.11.26
From: Media Sydney Morning Herald
"Goss honeymoon goes on, despite Nile and the Nats"
Doc. No: 1097 - 23
Correspondence 1990.11.26
From: Assistant Secretary QAGLR
List of correspondence received between 24th October and
November 26th
Doc. No: 1098 - 23
Letter 1990.11.26
From: Minister for Administrative Services Federal
To: Assistant Secretary QAGLR
".... I congratulate you and your organisation for your successful
campaign on this issue, and achieving the implementation of the
relevant recommendations of the Fitzgerald Inquiry."
Doc. No: 1099 - 23
Letter 1990.11.26
From: Smith WH
To: Editor Courier Mail
"No guts on issue" (Date uncertain)
Doc. No: 1100 - 23
Press Report 1990.11.27
From: Media Sun
"Marijuana reform vetoed" (Goss) Example of another approach
to the Fitzgerald process by the Premier.
Doc. No: 1101 - 23
Letter 1990.11.27
From: Peer Education Officer QAC
To: Secretary QAGLR
Information on workshops for gays and bisexuals"
Doc. No: 1102 - 23
Letter 1990.11.28
From: Treasurer Qld
To: Administrative Secretary QAGLR
Regarding the presentation of petitions.
Doc. No: 1103 - 23
Letter 1990.11.28
From: McPherson
To: Editor Courier Mail
"Loosing the grip"
Doc. No: 1104 - 23
Press Article 1990.11.28
From: Media Gold Coast Bulletin
"Pamphlet sent to schools shocks police - Gays Set Sights on Schoolies
Doc. No: 1105 - 23
Note 1990.11.28
From: Weir G
To: Reynolds A Attorney General's Office
Information of article on page 13 of Courier Mail and front page article
in Gold Coast Bulletin and related press release from the Queensland
AIDS Council.
Doc. No: 1106 - 23
Press Article 1990.11.28
From: Media Courier Mail
"Homosexual lovers want a licence to wed"
Doc. No: 1107 - 23
Press Article 1990.11.28
From: Media Courier Mail
"Gay' Party offered to school leavers"
Doc. No: 1108 - 23
Letter 1990.11.28
From: Private Secretary Sir John Gorton
To: Secretary (GW) QAGLR
Forwarding letter which was written to Queensland Attorney General
Doc. No: 1109 - 23
Letter 1990.11.28
From: Gorton J (Former Prime Minister).
To: Attorney General Qld
Not exactly a good, but interesting letter given his moves in early 1970's
Doc. No: 1110 - 23
Speeches 1990.11.28
From: Members
To: Parliament
"Second Reading and Another Act Amendment" (Commenced 8.24PM).
Speakers include: a) Lingard (National Party), "I state emphatically that the
Opposition believes that homosexual activity between adults is morally
reprehensible. It believes that it is the role of the criminal law to regulate
consensual behaviour between adults in private. It believes that the Parliament
should not in any way condone or encourage homosexual activity or homosexual
life-style. The Opposition believes that this Parliament should not in any way
regard a homosexual relationship as the equivalent of marriage. It believes that
this Parliament should not give any recognition in law to homosexual couples.
It believes that this House should not encourage any homosexual relationship
between adults and that any such relationship should be subject to punishment
by the strongest possible criminal sanctions"; b) Foley (Labor and to become
Attorney General in 1995), "There are moments in human history when tolerance
triumphs over bigotry. This is one such moment." (ho hum); c) Beanland (Leader
of the Liberal Party), "... members of the Liberal Party will be voting on this
Bill according to their conscience.... The existing law seeks to regulate
personal behaviour in one particular instance: homosexual behaviour between
consenting adults. I am unaware of any other area of human activity where
personal behaviour is so regulated. Unfortunately, the present law owes more
to the influence of a State-base in nineteenth century morality than it does to
the demands of a society about to enter the twenty first century.... I regard the
Bill as a genuine step on the road to reform. It is contemporary in that it reflects
the views of the community in general. For these reasons, I support the Bill";
d) Beattie - Religious and health arguments supporting the bill. e) Gunn
(Former National Party Deputy Premier),"The Bill before that House is the
most important Bill that has been debated this year. It has great repercussions(?)
for generations to come.... I am extremely disappointed with the proposed
amendments to the Act. The Preamble, which is the weakest that I have seen
in my 18 years in this House, states that the Government "neither condones or
condemns" the act of homosexuality... After reading this Bill, one could be
excused for believing that the gay movement drafted it." (Also does an
extensive examination of AIDS and Law Reform; Health; f) Heath (ALP);
g) Harper (Former National Party Attorney General); h) Woodgate
(ALP member of the Parliamentary Criminal Justice Committee), "...I
want to say a few words for the benefit of members of the Liberal Party,
which is allowing a conscience vote on this Bill. It is my understanding
that the decriminalisation of homosexual acts between consenting adults
in private was Liberal Party policy. Perhaps that was yesterday.... I draw
the intention of members of the Liberal Party to a letter written to the
Honourable Attorney General from Liberal NSW Senator Peter Baume,
a copy of which I understand the Senator forwarded to their leader, Mr
Denver Beanland, on 14 November. In that letter, Senator Baume
expressed his support for the reforms of the Queensland Criminal Code
in respect to those sections relating to homosexuals. As honourable
members would be aware, Senator Baume is a Liberal senator. In his
letter, he says - 'My only hope is that the debate on this area of reform
does not degenerate into a cheap political football match....' (File note:
A "cheap" political ball play by Woodgate). Various other speakers.
Doc. No: 1111 - 23
Voting 1990.11.29
From: Members
To: Parliament
12.35AM Question put. "Ayes, 50" Including Denver Beanland (Liberal
Leader) and Joan Sheldon (Beanland's successor to the Liberal
Parliamentary Leadership), Noes,32
Doc. No: 1112 - 23
Amendment 1990.11.28
From: Attorney General
To: Parliament Queensland
An amendment to the preamble
File Note 1990.11.29
From: Weir G
The bill was debated through to the morning. Various people who
supported and opposed the motion were in the public gallery. The
climax came when the vote was taken. Not to surprisingly to me, the
Liberal Leader, D. Beanland, and his liberal leader successor, Joan Sheldon,
crossed the floor and voted with the Government. During the debate I left
the House to take in the night air. Goss was leaving and gave me the
non-verbal impression that he was not too happy with the final form of the
Bill. I thought to myself, "Checkmate". It was also at this point that I lost
respect for that government. When the Bill was voted on, Anne Warner
invited me up for a drink and then those gays and lesbians who remained.
There was much media hype over the drinks - gays kissing in bar. Gays
did in fact kiss, but this was a girl/boy kiss. So much for National Party
myopia when it comes to gender identification. Both People were wearing
jeans.
Doc. No: 1113 - 23
Press Article 1990.11.29
From: Media Gold Coast Bulletin
"Government acts in wake of public outcry - Gay Party Letter Banned"
The pamphlet was sent to schools by Outcomes - a youth support and
information service targeting gay and bisexual men and women under
26 years.
Doc. No: 1114 - 23
Note 1990.11.29
From: Cox S
To: Weir G
"A symbol of thanks for all your hard work and heart ache. I appreciate
your efforts greatly."
Doc. No: 1115 - 23
Press Article 1990.11.29
From: Media Courier Mail
Leaflet for 'gay' party defended" Invitation to Gold Coast high school
students."
Doc. No: 1116 - 23
Media Release 1990.11.29
From: QAGLR
To: News Editors Media
"Queensland Gays Welcome Law Reform"
Doc. No: 1117 - 23
Question Without Notice 1990.11.29
From: Cooper MLA Opposition Leader
To: Attorney General
"Public Behaviour of Homosexual" in "Strangers Bar",Parliament House
Doc. No: 1118 - 23
Press Article 1990.11.29
From: Media Sun
"Gays Kiss in Parliament" Page one. (Iraq Nuclear bomb alarm: Page 3)
Doc. No: 1119 - 23
Letter 1990.11.30
From: Brich R
To: Editor Courier Mail
"Gays's were aggressive " at Rally for the Family
Doc. No: 1119 - 23
Letter 1990.11.30
From: Littlepround MLA Qld
To: Editor Courier Mail
"Objects"
Doc. No: 1120 - 23
Press Article 1990.11.30
From: Media Courier Mail
"Gays' in Strangers Bar: NP" Referring to Question of Attorney General
by Cooper MLA on 29/11/1990.
Doc. No: 1121 - 23
Press Article 1990.11.30
From: Media Gold Coast Bulletin
"Gay debate told male prostitutes are next" (A report on final debate on
Qld reform)
Doc. No: 1122 - 23
Press Article 1990.11.30
From: Media Cairns Post
"Gay behaviour in Strangers Bar upsets Cooper"
Doc. No: 1123 - 23
Press Article 1990.11.30
From: Media Rockhampton
"Cooper: Gays cuddle in bar of Parliament"
Doc. No: 1124 - 23
Press Article 1990.11.30
From: Media Rockhampton
"City's gays remain underground despite law" President QAC
Doc. No: 1125 - 23
Press Article 1990.11.30
From: Media Canberra Times
"Sodomy legalised in Queensland"
Doc. No: 1126 - 23
Information 1990.11.30
From: Queensland Department of Health
Invitation and information on World AIDS Day Breakfast
Doc. No: - 23
File Note 1990.11.30
From: Weir G
Information preamble discussions after World AIDS Day Service in St
Johns Cathedral, Ann Street, Brisbane. (An important file note not
finished.)
Doc. No: 1127 - 23
Press Article 1990.11.30
From: Media Age
"MP upset by gays in House bar."
Doc. No: 1128 - 23
Cartoon 1990.12.02
From: Media Sunday Sun
Regarding the first year of the Goss Government. Highlights lack of
reform under the State Government in its first year.
Doc. No: 1129 - 23
Press Article 1990.12.02
From: Media Sunday Sun
"Outcry over gay toilet patrol plan - The Queensland AIDS Council
proposal to hand-out lubricant and condoms to gays who use Brisbane's
Public toilets for sex has sparked a storm of protest"
Doc. No: 1129 - 23
Press Article 1990.12.02
From: Media Sunday Sun
"MP target of kisses and winks - 'I was deeply offended when
homosexuals leant over the balcony of the House and made their
offensive gestures,' he said. 'It is as though the Queensland gay
community could not wait until the legislation had passed before
starting their overt displays of disgusting behaviour.' ... Meanwhile,
members of Brisbane's gay community held a kiss-in at King George
Square yesterday in recognition of World AIDS Day...."
Doc. No: 1130 - 23
Press Article 1990.12.02
From: Media Sunday Age
"A day out in the Mall, boldly" Victoria. Kissing demonstration or
'We are going to suck face"
Doc. No: 1131 - 23
Letter 1990.12.02
From: Knight G
To: Editor Sunday Sun
"Moral whip for issues, not gays"
Doc. No: 1132 - 23
Press Article 1990.12.03
From: Media Financial Review
"Ex-ministers in jail, kisses in Parliament: that's Qld"
Doc. No: 1133 - 23
Press Article 1990.12.03
From: Media Sydney Morning Herald
"Queensland agrees to homosexual acts -.... Its passage means Tasmania
is the only State or Territory to have criminal sanctions against private acts
between adults"
Doc. No: 1134 - 23
Letter 1990.12.03
From: Personal Secretary Foreign Affairs Minister
To: Assistant Secretary QAGLR
Acknowledgment
Doc. No: 1135 - 23
Press Article 1990.12.03
From: Media Sydney Morning Herald
"Leading homosexuals breakfast only on..." (Date not certain)
Doc. No: 1136 - 23
Letter 1990.12.04
From: Stevens F
To: Editor Courier Mail
"State of bigotry (Stevens)
Doc. No: 1137 - 23
Press Article 1990.12.08
From: Media Newsweekly
"Qld. Homosexual Bill Rushed Through" (Publications by the conservative
National Civil Council. "The preamble, however, declares that Parliament
neither 'condones or condemns' homosexuality. In the months prior to the
Parliamentary decision, a Parliamentary Inquiry made up of four Labor
Members and three conservatives had recommended the use of a preamble
which stated, in part, that: homosexual activity is morally reprehensible....
This preamble, however, was excised and replaced by one without any of the
qualifications." (Check report for accuracy)
Doc. No: 1138 - 23
Letter 1990.12.04
From: President Queensland Young Lawyers Inc
To: Editor Sun
"Preamble to gay law has legal precedent" Criticism of Peter Beattie's
legal arguments on preamble. (This archive does not include Beattie's reply.)
Doc. No: 1139 - 23
Letter 1990.12.04
From: Smith W
To: Editor Courier Mail
"Goss will be tossed"
Doc. No: 1140 - 23
Letter 1990.12.11
From: Minister for Arts.. Federal
To: Assistant Secretary (DS) QAGLR
Acknowledgment
Doc. No: 1141 - 23
Humour 1990.12.12
From: Stanbrook P
To: Weir G
A seemingly more relaxed section of the executive of QAGLR.
Doc. No: 1142 - 23
List 1990.12.14
From: Weir G and Stanbrook P
People to thank.
Doc. No: 1143 - 23
Letter 1990.12.14
From: Secretary (GW) QAGLR
"Please accept our thanks for the valuable contribution which you made
towards achieving homosexual law reform in Queensland...."
Doc. No: 1143 - 23
Advertising 1990.12.15
From: QUT Gay and Lesbian Society
To: Peer Organisers Gay Community
"Dance Party"
Doc. No: 1144 - 23
Letter 1990.12.19
From: Senior Adviser Minister of Justice (Fed)
To: Assistant Secretary (DS) QAGLR
Forwarding your letter onto Queensland Attorney General.
Doc. No: 1145 - 23
Letter 1990.12.20
From: Orr K Townsville
To: Weir G
A thank you letter from a wise and experienced friend who was the
first to introduce a homosexual unit into teacher eduction in the mid
1970's. He also was a close colleague and a friend to now Senator
Margaret Reynolds.
Doc. No: 1146 - 23
Card 1990.12.20
From: Studham, Davo
To: Weir G
"I've had a wonderful 1990. Its been an absolute"
Doc. No: 1147 - 23
Letter 1990.12.20
From: Browne M
To: Weir G
"I love faltering you because... In all seriousness..." A thank you in
true Michael Browne style.
Doc. No: 1148 - 23
Card 1990.12.20
From: Stanbrook P
To: Weir G
An unexpected comment - "thank you for your hard work". A reversal
of the comments and sentiments of the executive meeting of the 8th
October.
Doc. No: 1149 - 23
Press Article 1990.12.23
From: Media Courier Mail
"Transvestite fined $400"
Doc. No: 1150 - 23
Form 1991.01.02
From: Weir G
Holiday Leave
Doc. No: 1151 - 23
Letter 1991.01.07
From: Private Secretary Office of Premier
To: Weir G
Response to two line letter of October, 1990 and stating reasons for
type of reform.
Doc. No: 1152 - 23
Letter 1991.01.15
From: Assistant Secretary
To: Members QAGLR
Notification of meeting and information on the Sydney Mardi Gras
(date uncertain)
Doc. No: 1153 - 23
Minutes 1991.01.29
From: Assistant Secretary QAGLR
General Meeting Items some response to law (Geoff Barrie,
'angry at the time but now much better'). General Business: "Ted Kelk
is very ill at the moment."
Doc. No: 1154 - 23
Funeral eulogies 1991.02.01
From:
Given at the funeral of Ted Kelk by Pat O'Hara, Michael Carden and
Nick Ward.
Doc. No: 1155 - 23
Letter 1991.02.19
From: Secretary (GW)
To: Members QAGLR
Notification of meeting and "It is with profound appreciation of the work
done by Ted that our Association expresses sympathy to those friends and
relatives who had the privilege of knowing and working with him...."
Doc. No: 1156 - 23
Letters 1991.03.03
From: Secretary (GW) QAGLR
To: Executive QAGLR
Request for reports to be circulated with notification for Annual
General Meeting to be held March 25.
Doc. No: 1157 - 23
Report 1991.03.13
From: Executive QAGLR
To: Secretary (GW) QAGLR
Handwritten reports and constitutional changes received for distribution
with notification of Annual General Meeting
Doc. No: 1158 - 23
Kit 1991.03.13
From:
To: Members QAGLR
"Documentation for Annual General Meeting". Includes covering letter
and agenda. Reports see following three entries
Doc. No: 1159 - 23
Report 1991.03.13
From: Chair (NW) QAGLR
To: Members QAGLR
It speaks for itself
Doc. No: 1160 - 23
Report 1991.03.13
From: Secretary (GW) QAGLR
To: Members QAGLR
Outlines some of the tactics and decision making approaches involved
in the campaign.
Doc. No: 1161 - 23
Flow Chart 1991.03.13
From: Secretary QAGLR
To: Members QAGLR
Outline of the various stages of law reform and the interaction between
the Law Reform Campaign and the Fitzgerald process for reform. Used
as a visual aid at annual general meeting in a then believed swan song of
tactics before anti-discrimination legislation.
Doc. No: 1162 - 23
Report 1991.03.13.
From: Assistant Secretary QAGLR
To: Members QAGLR
"... I think they were scared that we had "God" organised to lobby for us..."
Doc. No: 1163 - 23
Constitutional Changes 1991.03.13
From: Executive QAGLR
To: Members QAGLR
Also attached are other documents for the meeting (Nomination and
membership forms)
Doc. No: 1164 - 23
Agenda 1991.03.25
From: Secretary (GW) QAGLR
Doc. No: 1165 - 23
Letter 1991.04.29
From: Secretary (DS) QAGLR
To: Members QAGLR
Notification of a general meeting of Queensland Association of Gay and
Lesbian Rights.
Doc. No: 1166 - 23
List 1991.04.29
From: Secretary (DS) QAGLR
To: Members QAGLR
Contact list for management committee: Lesbian Co-Chair, Gay Male
Co-Chair, Secretary, Assistant Secretary and Treasurer.
Doc. No: 1167 - 23
Letter 1991.05.01
From: Weir G
To: Supporter Law Reform
Request for information which could be included in a collection of
material on law reform.
Doc. No: 1168 - 23
Letter 1991.05.02
From: Weir G
To: Cox S
"... of my bug bears is that if you want information on past events you
have to go searching through old phone directories, boxes of material
that people have stored in their junk rooms. This archival project will
hopefully stop this ad hoc approach which denotes many community
campaigns"
Doc. No: 1169 - 23
Letter 1991.05.27
From: Weir G
To: Hallahan L
"...Also we found, as others have now found, that Premier's is the major
policy area. To input into this area we used VIPs who could argue in support.
The ones which we picked were also peer leaders in their various fields
and who (sic) also had some degree of kudos with Goss and his peers. We
advised this support to cabinet and to major caucus meetings. This meant
that everyone was well aware of the dimensions of the support and could
or would react appropriately in their various capacities. This seems to
make the people involved in the process more critical of the outcomes
and it was not left to a closed room activity of a group of people."
Doc. No: 1170 - 23
Press Article 1991.05.27
From: Media Outrage
To:
"Queensland Gothic" Gay article on law reform in Queensland
Doc. No: 1171 - 23
Background 1991.07.02
From: Media Sun
To:
"Beattie firm on sex law review. ALP politician Peter Beattie today
vowed to complete his review into the legalisation of prostitution,
even though Premier Wayne Goss is opposed to any change."
Doc. No: 1172 - 23
Background 1992.02.06
From: Media Courier Mail
To:
"Real reform under Goss 'alarmingly slow' - There appears little doubt
that at least part of the Premier's opposition appears to be driven by his
antipathy towards not only the CFC, but also parliamentary committee
chairman Peter Beattie.... When two Labor members of the CFC
parliamentary committee (Margaret Woodgate and Robert Schwarten) joined
with two ageing and retiring National Party members (Bill Gunn and Neville
Harper) to roll Beattie on the committee's report on the CFC's prostitution
recommendation, the Premier was, as one commentator described it,
'cock-a-hoop'. That triumphant glee seemed to fade somewhat as a
ground-swell of public support emerged for the CFC's sensible
recommendations."
Doc. No: 1173 - 23
Background 1992.04.11
From: Media Courier Mail
To:
"Goss likely to win on this issue." (Prostitution) Background
Doc. No: 1173A - 23
Letter 1992.06.24
From: Moore C University of Queensland (History)
To: Weir G
"This is all I have in the period you wanted. It doesn't look very exciting.
" Enclosures for law reform period, three QAGLR newsletters (1990 -
August 20 [Document No 761], September 14 [Document No 793] and
October 8 [Document No 876]).
Doc. No: 1174 - 23
Background 1992.07.01
From: Media Social Alternatives
To:
"The Goss Government: An Evaluation" Examines the first 30 Months
of the Labor Government.
Doc. No: 1175 - 23
Article 1992.07.01
From: Media Australian Gay and Lesbian Law Journal
To:
"Decriminalisation of homosexual acts in Queensland: A
Psychological Perspective" Stephen Cox.
Doc. No: 1176 - 23
Press Article 1992.10.12
From: Press Article Australian
To:
"Beattie takes on MP over attack."
Doc. No: 1177 - 23
Letter 1993.08.05
From: Premier Qld
To: Members Australian Labor Party
Outline of major reforms in government.
Doc. No: 1178 - 23
Press Article 1993.10.30
From: Media Brisbane Weekend Times
To:
"Goss: pompous patriarch or political realist?..'You can use the numbers,
you can crush the opposition from other parties and the community. But
real reform, real change is more that just legal change,' he says. 'Anyone
can pass a law at midnight. What's more difficult is to change the law and
bring the community with you'..... He says homosexual law reform would
not have been achieved by 'crunching' legislation through - but now, no
conservative government could now remove it. 'The Nationals and Liberals
said nothing about it in the last election, they didn't promise to reverse it,'
he said."
File Note 1994.09.13
From: Weir G
To:
Refer to Archive listing on Queensland Anti-Discrimination Legislation
1991, Document numbers 397, 398 and 399. Also to times at which law
relating to gays and lesbians were debated within the Queensland Parliament
for accuracy of Queensland Premiers comments contained in previous
documents.
File Note 1995.10.19
From: Weir G
To:
If researchers are interested in some other documents attached to this
collection ask the custodians of the archive for details regarding access to
these additions. These documents have been marked confidential in the
index.
Return to MS 8915 or Manuscript Finding Aids
Guide prepared November 1996. Last updated 18 December 1996.
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