@abc: WARNING: This story contains homophobic language. The ABC’s Monday Conference visited Mount Isa, Queensland in 1976 where locals were keen to have their say on the topic of gay liberation. Homosexuality was still illegal in most parts of Australia, and pioneering LGBTQ+ activist Lex Watson faced questions from both supporters and detractors. One abusive member of the audience had to be escorted away by police after pouring excrement at Watson’s feet. Monday Conference – Homosexual Rights and Wrongs - Stream now on ABC iview. #Archive #LGBTQIA #QueerHistory #AustralianHistory #Pride
Thank you Lex. Every gay should know his name and what he’s done for us.
2026-07-21 22:53:41
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No one that matters. :
Trans people watching this today...😔
2026-08-18 12:41:30
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Ryan :
One Nation Voters
2026-08-03 02:32:02
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vaer91922 :
endless blessings on this incredible person
2026-07-03 11:56:00
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TJMauriOra :
Only half a century ago.
2026-08-03 09:03:59
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just julie :
what a brave man 😳 is this Australian culture and is this what people want to get back too? shameful behaviour
2026-07-25 01:05:18
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@Dunston90🌈 :
the public by and large believe what they are told and hate who they are told to hate. Changing that mindset took a lot of effort.
2026-08-15 00:06:15
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Dave :
The interesting take on all of this is the church has been responsible for how many crimes against children over decades but these blokes are ignorant of this fact.
2026-07-21 22:40:06
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User123456 :
Who is this king 👑
2026-08-06 09:07:43
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OriginEnergySux :
crazy how people can react to some random persons sexual preference, like wtf
2026-08-10 20:14:46
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moonchook🇦🇺 :
Australia has barely changed. we should all be ashamed.
2026-08-05 00:04:11
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Andy :
Insightful input from Pauline Hanson
2026-07-17 07:32:30
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badamj :
let was very brave. thanks
2026-08-02 08:12:49
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Lenno1960 :
How crazy
2026-08-06 11:18:40
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uhahahaha80 :
People will watch Pauline Hanson supporters like this…
2026-08-04 10:15:31
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BigPapiTv :
I think i saw Pauline
2026-08-18 11:14:23
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superhappygameshow :
Articulation vs apoplectic indignation.
2026-08-05 13:06:43
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Michael Su :
mount isa qld, civic centre
2026-08-04 10:50:57
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Wendy Dixon Whiley :
This guy kept his cool so well 😳
2026-08-14 08:51:37
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Royslade68 :
ABC once again stirring up hatred!
2026-08-04 22:21:52
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PHaynes :
Commandments of god 🙄 Australia is a secular country and was then too
2026-08-05 14:35:22
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