What’s behind the ‘terrifying’ backlash against Australia’s queer community?

Transgender rights supporters at a rally opposing neo-Nazi protesters outside Victorian parliament House last week. Photograph: AAP

At the start of March, Australia was the queerest place to be.

Members of the LGBTQ+ community and their families walked over the Sydney Harbour Bridge for WorldPride, joined by the prime minister, Anthony Albanese. Rainbows draped the city, eco-friendly glitter was strewn across the streets and trans and gender-diverse performers hit the stage.