Let's be perfectly Queer Podcast
An Australian LGBT podcast, hosted by a Transgender teacher and a Pansexual healthcare worker, dedicated to amplifying diverse queer voices. We share personal stories, expert insights, and valuable resources on LGBTQIA+ topics—including gender identity, coming out, queer history, mental health, relationships, and activism.
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Whether you're queer, questioning, an ally, or simply curious, our podcast is a welcoming space for open conversations, education, and community connection. Think of it as a laid-back chat with friends—perfect for listening on the go, at home, or anywhere in between.
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Let's be perfectly Queer Podcast
5 - The Gay and Lesbian Kingdom of the Coral Sea
Welcome to Let’s Be Perfectly Queer Podcast, your go to Queer Australian podcast for all things LGBTQ+.
This week we’re diving into the fascinating story of the Gay and Lesbian Kingdom of the Coral Sea. A bold protest created by LGBTQ+ activists in response to the 2004 changes to the Australian Marriage Act. We unpack the history of this symbolic micro nation, its political message, and how it connected to the long fight for marriage equality. We also revisit the infamous 2017 Australian Marriage Law Postal Survey (plebiscite) and its impact on the LGBTQIA+ community.
Send us through your stories and experiences at letsbeperfectlyqueerpod@gmail.com
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Some of the links we found useful in creating this episode.
https://search.informit.org/doi/epdf/10.3316/informit.135920283364031
https://www.defactoborders.org/places/coral-sea-islands
This Land is My Land: A Graphic History of Big Dreams, Micronations, and Other Self-Made States
https://www.outinperth.com/on-this-gay-day-the-gay-and-lesbian-kingdom-of-the-coral-sea-was-founded/
https://www.outinperth.com/on-this-gay-day-the-gay-and-lesbian-kingdom-of-the-coral-sea-was-founded/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VqhLNpFy5R4
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