It is more dangerous for people like me to go out now. Are their neighbours, for example, watching them now? Many, especially the more visible transgender people, are keeping a low profile, living even more discreetly than they already did. Rafay, another gay Bruneian man, said: Although the draconian measures are in place, in the capital it feels as though little has changed. Days after the law came into effect, no cases had been prosecuted and sharia police were not combing the streets.

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LGBT Bruneians are in an uneasy state of wait and see. Some have already made changes to their lifestyles. Ali, a thirtysomething artist, said he would simply stop dating men. Living in a conservative majority-Muslim society with strict laws already in place — gay sex, for example, has long been illegal — young Bruneians are skilled adapters. The sale of alcohol and cigarettes is banned, but they know where to find contraband sources.

If they want to party they can drive a few hours to the Malaysian border town of Miri, and go clubbing for the night, or take a short flight to neighbouring Kuala Lumpur. Alongside the shock and uncertainty, there is also a feeling of indignation that the international coverage has skewed perceptions of their country that detract from what they see as its attributes — a strong education and healthcare system, and no income tax.

Typically proud of their nation, Bruneians also worry about the economic repercussions, even those who identify as LGBT. The sultan has pushed for sharia law since the 90s, despite the failure of other family members to live up to his standards. Some Bruneians are hoping that, eventually, all this will fade away.

Queer young people Around 10 per cent of young Australians experience same-sex attraction, most realising this around puberty. Gay men and other men attracted to men Compared to heterosexual men, gay and bisexual men are more likely to experience depression and anxiety conditions, and younger men seem to be at a higher risk of depression than older gay men. Many gay men living with HIV have lost relationships, social support networks, careers, earning capacity and a sense of future. These multiple losses make them more likely to develop depression and may also compound symptoms.

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