Serving in silence? Australian LGBTI military service since World War II

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Riseman, Noah, Robinson, Shirleene and Willett, Graham. (2018). Serving in silence? Australian LGBTI military service since World War II [Exhibition]. Tap Gallery, Surry Hills, NSW, Australia 27 Feb 2018
CreatorsRiseman, Noah, Robinson, Shirleene and Willett, Graham
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To commemorate 25 years since Australia lifted the ban on LGB military service, this exhibition charts the changing experiences of LGBTI servicemen and women since World War II. It brings together photos, objects, documents and the life stories of current and former service personnel to explore the adversities, challenges and achievements of LGBTI Defence members.

The exhibition was held in Sydney at the Tap Gallery, Surry Hills on 27th February 2018 (as well as in Melbourne between 11th January to 3rd February 2018).

KeywordsLGBTI; service personnel; Australia; exhibition; military; defence forces
Date27 Feb 2018
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