Joshua Badge is a queer writer and philosopher living on Wurundjeri land in Melbourne, Australia.

Their writing has featured in Meanjin Quarterly, Overland, Archer Magazine, The Guardian, ABC News, Junkee, Pedestrian and more. Their poetry has been published in Cordite and Going Down Swinging.

Joshua has presented at conferences and public events including Queer Thinking, Queer Legacies New Solidarities, Queerstories, Free Play and Holograph.

They have also appeared on television and radio programs such as The Drum and Hack, and other stations including BBC Radio 1, Joy 94.9, 3CR, and 2SER Sydney.

They acknowledge the rightful owners of the country where they live and work, the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. They recognise their sovereignty and continuing connection to land and sea, and pay their respect to Elders past and present.

Illustrations by Daryl Toh

Illustrations by Daryl Toh