Sydney LGBTIQ+ Advisory Council

Fulfilling an election commitment, the Council will provide a mechanism for ongoing community consultation and contribute to the development of the first NSW Government LGBTIQ+ Inclusion Strategy.

The Council will also provide ongoing advice to the NSW Government as it delivers on a range of initiatives and commitments designed to promote equality and inclusion for LGBTIQ+ communities.

The Council is comprised of 16 members, with the aim for membership to reflect the diversity of LGBTIQ+ communities in NSW. Members are appointed as individuals based on their relevant skills, experience, and knowledge.

The Council will meet at least four times per year.

The Council will:

• provide a mechanism for ongoing community consultation to improve the NSW Government’s understanding of issues affecting LGBTIQ+ communities in NSW and to raise issues impacting LGBTIQ+ people and make recommendations to address them.
• contribute to the development, implementation and evaluation of a NSW Government LGBTIQ+ Inclusion Strategy.
• provide ongoing advice to the NSW Government on issues impacting LGBTIQ+ communities.  

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