Bio

Rodney Croome OAM is a spokesperson for the Tasmanian Gay and Lesbian Rights Group and the Tasmanian branch of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Lobby Group. As co-convenor for the Australian Council for Lesbian and Gay Rights, he became the first gay advocate to speak at a United Nations forum in 1993.

Rodney Croome's contributions:

Human Rights and National Pride

Rodney Croome examines the history of human rights in Australia, with a focus on gay and lesbian rights. While he highlights the many transgressions Australia has experienced in the area of human rights, he reminds readers to be proud of what Australia has achieved – for example, in the areas of gay rights, and race and gender equality.  Croome also suggests that it should reflect more of Australia's past human rights achievements if it is to truly win over the Australian public

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