Thursday, 16 October 2025

 Sonja TERPSTRA (North-Eastern Metropolitan) (17:30): (2011) My adjournment matter this evening is directed to the Minister for Equality. Last Saturday marked National Coming Out Day, a day to celebrate the courage, strength and authenticity of gender- and sexually diverse Victorians who have chosen to live openly and proudly. It also reminds us of the ongoing work needed to ensure that everyone can live free from discrimination and prejudice. My action is to ask the minister how the Allan Labor government is supporting gender- and sexually diverse people in the North-Eastern Metropolitan Region and what initiatives are being delivered to promote equality, inclusion and wellbeing. Let us continue working towards a future where no-one needs to come out because acceptance and belonging are the norm for every Victorian.