Australia is one of the most relaxed and queer-friendly destinations in the world. Sydney with its world-famous Mardi Gras and Melbourne are the centres of the scene, but openness is a given in many smaller cities too.
Legal situation: Since December 2017 same-sex marriage has been legal nationwide following a national vote. Since 2013 the Sex Discrimination Act has protected against discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity across the country; several states, including New South Wales, have banned conversion practices.