Moved by Councillor Wilson (Arkins), seconded
by Councillor Maxwell -
It is resolved that:
(A)
Council
note:
(i)
the Albanese
Labor Government’s launch of the National Action Plan for the Health and
Wellbeing of LGBTIQA+ People 2025–2035, which sets out a long-term vision to
improve health outcomes for LGBTIQA+ communities across Australia;
(ii)
that
Action 3 of the Plan specifically commits to improving national consistency in
healthcare access, ensuring that LGBTIQA+ people can receive appropriate, safe,
and affirming care no matter where they live;
(iii)
the
vital work of LGBTIQA+ health organisations, community advocates, and
healthcare professionals, many based in our City, in shaping the Plan through
their expertise, lived experience, and advocacy; and
(iv)
the
disappointing decision by the Queensland Government to restrict access to
essential healthcare for trans and gender diverse young people, which runs
counter to the goals of the National Action Plan and undermines efforts to
provide safe and inclusive care across all jurisdictions;
(B)
Council:
(i)
commend
the Albanese Labor Government and the Hon Ged Kearney, Assistant Minister for
Health and Aged Care, for delivering the National Action Plan for the Health
and Wellbeing of LGBTIQA+ People 2025–2035 and for their commitment to
improving the health outcomes of LGBTIQA+ communities;
(ii)
congratulate
the LGBTIQA+ healthcare sector, including community health organisations,
researchers, and advocates, for their critical role in informing the Plan and
advancing equitable health care;
(iii)
affirm
its commitment to supporting policies and initiatives that improve healthcare
access and outcomes for LGBTIQA+ people, in line with the objectives of the
National Action Plan; and
(iv)
express
concern over policies that limit access to gender-affirming care and urge all
levels of government to ensure LGBTIQA+ people, particularly trans and gender
diverse youth, receive the support and medical care they need; and
(C)
the
Lord Mayor be requested to:
(i)
write
to the Hon Ged Kearney, Assistant Minister for Health and Aged Care, on behalf
of the Council, expressing gratitude and support for her leadership in
delivering the National Action Plan for the Health and Wellbeing of LGBTIQA+
People and reinforcing the importance of national consistency in healthcare
access;
(ii)
write
to the Hon Ryan Park, NSW Minister for Health, expressing Council’s support for
the LGBTIQA+ National Health Action Plan, reinforcing the importance of
national consistency in healthcare access, and reiterating our calls for
LGBTIQA+ people, particularly trans and gender diverse youth, to have equitable
access to the support and medical care they need; and
(iii)
continue
to advocate for policies that promote inclusive, equitable, and affirming
healthcare for all LGBTIQA+ people, including in the City’s programs and
partnerships.
Carried unanimously.
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