Collection of essays on key political issues facing gay men and women in Sydney. Topics covered include reconciliation, religion, cyber-activism, lobbying, lesbian activisms, the Mardi Gras, HIV/AIDS, pedophilia, media, violence and safety, and Sydney's claim to global queer status. Questions the gay community's social and political achievements. Includes endnotes, notes on contributors, and index. Foreword by Julie McCrossin. Johnston is a writer and social commentator who is an openly gay member of Sydney City Council and co-founder of the Gay Rights Lobby. Van Reyk is a freelance journalist and gay activist who writes on gay politics, HIV/AIDS and gay community issues.