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Trans activists say they face a new frontier of hate crimes ahead of WorldPride Human Rights Conference

Trans people have been subjected to a "hellish" few years due to online hate, advocates say. (Adobe: Nito)

Advocates say they are facing a new frontier of hate crimes against the marginalised transgender community.

Ahead of Sydney's WorldPride Human Rights Conference, which starts today and runs until Friday, transgender support groups say negative media attention in election campaigns adds to feelings of depression in young trans people.

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