The ban on open lesbian, gay and bisexual military service in Australia was not lifted until 1992. It was not until even later, in 2010, that transgender personnel were able to serve openly.
Despite this, there is a rich history of LGBTIQ service in the Australian military since the Second World War (and earlier). There are accounts of great courage, of talent and of promise lost due to pointless discrimination. So many individuals served their country while being forced to be silent about who...
The ban on open lesbian, gay and bisexual military service in Australia was not lifted until 1992. It was not until even later, in 2010, that transgender personnel were able to serve openly.
Despite this, there is a rich history of LGBTIQ service in the Australian military since the Second World War (and earlier). There are accounts of great courage, of talent and of promise lost due to pointless discrimination. So many individuals served their country while being forced to be silent about who they were. This exhibition explores their important contribution and experiences and brings to light an under acknowledged part of Australian history.
TAP Gallery is open daily from 12pm - 6pm.
This exhibition is co-sponsored by the Australian Lesbian and Gay Archives and Sydney Pride History Group as part of Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras: http://www.mardigras.org.au/events/serving-in-silence-australian-lgbti-military-service-since-world-war-ii
