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NSW Politicians Lead Support For International Men’s Day
December 19, 2025
Political support for International Men’s Day (IMD) in 2025 was particularly visible in New South Wales, where federal and state representatives from across the political spectrum publicly acknowledged the day and its importance for men’s health and wellbeing.
ViewInternational Men’s Day enters the political mainstream
December 17, 2025
2025 was the year that International Men’s Day entered the political mainstream, with politicians across the political spectrum marking the day in significant numbers for the first time.
ViewVictorian MPs back International Men’s Day
December 16, 2025
Tim Richardson MP, Victoria’s Parliamentary Secretary for Men's Behaviour Change, gave “a big shout to everyone on International Men's Day” this year.
ViewChristian party leader backs International Men’s Day
December 16, 2025
Maryka Groenewald MLC, leader of the Australian Christians political party, gave her backing to International Men’s Day 2025, in a speech to the Western Australian Legislative Council (see the full transcript below).
ViewSA Parliament passes International Men’s Day motion
December 16, 2025
The Legislative Council of the South Australian Parliament passed a motion in support of International Men’s Day (IMD) 2025.
ViewSpecial Envoy backs International Men’s Day 2025
December 16, 2025
Dan Repacholi MP, Australia’s Special Envoy for Men’s Health, gave his full support to International Men’s Day (IMD) this year.
ViewTasmanian MP requests more support for men's health
December 16, 2025
Tasmanian Upper House member Mike Gaffney MLC has renewed calls for stronger investment in men’s health and wellbeing, warning that vital grassroots organisations are running on empty.
ViewMP celebrates gay male role models on International Men's Day
December 16, 2025
The Hon Ian Hunter MLC, a member of the South Australian Legislative Council, marked International Men's Day 2025 by acknowledging some of the gay icons and role models that he looks up to.
ViewABC Radio National spotlights International Men’s Day
December 16, 2025
ABC Radio National marked International Men’s Day 2025 with a focus on a rare show of bipartisanship in federal politics, highlighting the launch of a new Parliamentary Friends of Healthy Masculinities group.
ViewGovernor General supports International Men’s Day 2025
December 15, 2025
Australia’s Governor, Her Excellency the Honourable Ms Sam Mostyn AC, gave her support in International Men’s Day this year. Speaking at an event at Government House in Canberra, the Governor General acknowledged that topics such as masculinity and the role of men in society...
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