Rodney Croome
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Rodney Croome is the spokesperson for the Tasmanian Gay and Lesbian Rights Group, and one of the founders of the Australian Coalition for Equality (ACE).
He fronted the successful campaign to decriminalise homosexuality in Tasmania, which until May 1, 1997 was a criminal offense punishable by up to 25 years jail.
He has also been the editor of Tasmanian literary magazine Island.
He was made a Member of the Order of Australia in 2003.