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Tasmanian Politicians Sign Anti-Gay Hate Campaign Pledge
Candidates in the elections to the Upper House of the Tasmanian Legislative Council have signed a pledge that they will not indulge in campaigns that lead to hate, inspire fear or demean LGBTQI people.The pledge is an initiative of Equality Tasmania, formerly known as the Tasmanian Gay and Lesbian Rights Group.“Demeaning, hateful and fear-based election campaigning against LGBTQI people causes great harm, particularly to young people.