LGBTIQA+ Taskforce
The LGBTIQA+ Taskforce advises the Victorian Government on lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and gender diverse, intersex, queer and asexual (LGBTIQA+) issues to support equality through legislation reform, new policies and programs.
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Established in 2015, the Taskforce is convened by the Minister for Equality to ensure that the Victorian Government’s equality initiatives are underpinned by genuine community consultation.
LGBTIQA+ Taskforce membership
The LGBTIQA+ Taskforce is made up of community members who are appointed for three-year terms. The current term will expire at the end of 2028.
The Minister for Equality Vicky Ward MP and Adam Bourne, Taskforce community member, are co-chairs of the Taskforce.
The Taskforce community members are:
- Adam Bourne (community co-chair)
- Alex Dalton
- Alex Potter
- Caitlin Bunker
- Dan Powell
- Elvis Martin
- Jenna Tuke
- Karen Bryant
- Margherita Coppolino
- Sean Mulcahy
- Simon Ruth
- Tony Briffa.
Deputy secretaries from the Department of Families, Fairness and Housing, Department of Justice and Community Safety, Department of Health, and Department of Education are ex-officio Taskforce members.
LGBTIQA+ Taskforce fifth term meeting outcomes
Meeting outcomes of the fifth term of the LGBTIQA+ Taskforce
Working groups
The LGBTIQA+ Taskforce is supported in its work by the Health and Wellbeing Working Group and the Justice Working Group. Working group members are appointed by the Minister for Equality for three-year terms.
Health and Wellbeing Working Group
The Health and Wellbeing Working Group advises the Department of Health and supports the Taskforce on issues relating to:
- ageing and aged care
- alcohol and drugs
- health services
- mental health
- public health
- health promotion
- and other related matters.
Members of the Health and Wellbeing Working Group are:
- Michael Galea MP (parliamentary co-chair)
- Alex Potter (community co-chair)
- Anastasia Le
- Carolyn Gillespie
- Craig Holloway
- Jack Khouri
- Jami Jones
- Jemma Mead
- Justine Dalla Riva
- Ken Knight
- Tara Laursen
- Vic Harden.
Justice Working Group
The Justice Working Group advises the Department of Justice and Community Safety and supports the Taskforce on issues relating to:
- civil law
- criminal law
- youth justice
- safer communities
- policing
- corrections
- and other related matters.
Members of the LGBTIQA+ Justice Working Group are:
- Michael Galea MP (parliamentary co-chair)
- Sean Mulcahy (community co-chair)
- Amy Frew
- Ange Dwyer
- Cassandra Martin
- Jean Dinco
- Kavitha Sivasamy
- Lara Gerrand
- Natalie Walker
- Son Vivienne
- Witt Gorrie
- Zara van Twest Farmer.
Updated 24 March 2026
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