The LHA submission on the Draft National Nursing Workforce Strategy emphasises the need for greater inclusion of LGBTIQ+ people in nursing policies to ensure culturally safe and equitable healthcare. Key recommendations include recognising LGBTIQ+ populations as a priority group, incorporating mandatory cultural competence training, and supporting LGBTIQ+ nurses through anti-discrimination measures and mentorship programs. The submission also highlights the importance of education on LGBTIQ+ health and gender-affirming care, and calls for strategies to address workforce shortages in LGBTIQ+ health services, especially in regional and remote areas.

LGBTIQ+ Health Australia (LHA) has submitted its response to the consultation on the review of Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) Health Assessment Items. In its submission, LHA highlights the significant health disparities experienced by LGBTIQ+ populations, which are often under-addressed in current MBS health assessments.

LGBTIQ+ Health Australia (LHA) has submitted its feedback to the Australian Centre for Disease Control (CDC) Data Policy Framework Consultation.

LGBTIQ+ Health Australia (LHA) has provided feedback on the National Roadmap to Improve the Health and Mental Health of Autistic People.

LGBTIQ+ Health Australia (LHA) has made a submission in response to Australia's Ninth Periodic Report under the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW).

LGBTIQ+ Health Australia (LHA) is calling for the 2026 census to include an integrated set of questions that capture adequate data on LGBTIQ+ people: sex, gender, variations of sex characteristics and sexual orientation. These topics meet the ABS census criteria for national importance and need.

While LGBTIQ+ people have poorer health outcomes than the broader community, current data collection does not adequately include LGBTIQ+ demographics. This means LGBTIQ+ populations are routinely excluded or not adequately considered in policy and program development.

LHA welcomes the Australian Government’s move to prevent educational institutions discriminating against students and staff based on sexual orientation, gender, relationship status or pregnancy.

The Australian Government has sought comment on an exposure draft of the Family Law Amendment Bill 2023

The Australian Federal Budget for 2023-24 will be put to Parliament in May.