Charles Sturt University Pride Conversations: In Conversation with Alex Greenwich MP

Join Charles Sturt University for an inspiring conversation with Alex Greenwich, Independent Member for Sydney, as he shares his personal journey of leadership, advocacy and creating positive change for LGBTQIA+ communities.

In this engaging online event, Alex will reflect on the importance of courage, visibility and belonging, while exploring the opportunities and challenges facing LGBTQIA+ people today. Through conversation and audience questions, you'll hear firsthand how authentic leadership and community can help shape a more inclusive future.

Attendance is free, and guests will have the opportunity to support The Hon. Michael Kirby AC Empowerment Scholarship, which provides financial assistance to LGBTQIA+ students at Charles Sturt University. Every donation helps remove barriers to education, empowering students to thrive and reach their full potential.

Whether you're a student, alumnus, staff member, community member or ally, you are invited to join us for this important conversation and help create opportunities for the next generation of LGBTQIA+ leaders.

📅 Date: Wednesday 9 September 2026
🕚 Time: 11:00am – 12:00pm
💻 Where: Online (Zoom link to be provided prior to event)
🎟️ Cost: Free 

To make a tax-deductible donation to The Hon. Michael Kirby AC Empowerment Scholarship visit: Empowering LGBTQIA+ Students at Charles Sturt University - JustGiving

Alex Greenwich MP
Alex Greenwich is the Independent Member for Sydney in the New South Wales Parliament. He played a central role in the Australian Marriage Equality campaign and helped lead the successful YES campaign in the 2017 postal survey on marriage equality.

In 2023, he introduced the LGBTIQA+ Equality Bill to remove outdated and discriminatory laws in New South Wales. The Bill passed Parliament in 2024 with key reforms taking effect from 1 July 2025. These include updated gender recognition laws, protections against hate crimes and outing people, and legal recognition of parents through overseas surrogacy. Alex was the driving force behind the nation-leading NSW LGBTQ Health Strategy, and he secured multi-partisan support to ban LGBTQ conversion therapy in NSW.

In 2024, Greenwich received the Commonwealth-wide Parliamentarian of the Year award recognising his work on LGBTQ+ rights, women's reproductive rights, and voluntary assisted dying.