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"Newly published research has found clear evidence that openly lesbian, gay,
bisexual, trans, intersex, and queer+ (LGBTIQ+) Australian politicians were
disproportionately targeted with personal abuse on social media at the last
federal election. Given global trends, it’s unlikely to be any different this
year.
Simply logging off is not an option for candidates, who need to communicate
with voters. As a result, some politicians will continue to face risky online
visibility.
Since Elon Musk acquired Twitter/X, hate speech has surged, particularly for
public figures such as parliamentarians.
So what do these trends mean for queer candidates ahead of this year’s
election? And why does it matter for the next generation of politically engaged
young people?"
Cheers,
*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
