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Impact of COVID-19 Survey
We know that this time presents a unique challenge for so many. We’ve been working with organisations across the country to make sure our community is kept informed. From employment to health and wellbeing, to decreased opportunities to connect – COVID-19 is impacting on us all in many ways. We know that this time presents a […]
Read MoreIBAC’s investigation into the conduct of Victoria Police Officers at the Hares & Hyenas Bookstore
April 16, 2020 The following statements about the IBAC decision regarding the Victorian Police Officers at the Hares & Hyenas Bookstore in May 2019 can be attributed to Anna Brown, CEO Equality Australia. The following can be attributed to Anna Brown, CEO Equality Australia “The injuries inflicted on Nik Dimopoulos during the Hares & Hyenas […]
Read MoreCOVID-19 and Australian LGBTIQ+ Communities
We are strong. We have weathered health crises before and emerged stronger together on the other side. We have also helped to build a more equal Australia in the face of adversity and discrimination against us, both in the past and present. But the coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19) presents us with a new challenge. Recognising that […]
Read MoreIan Thorpe at Australian Parliament House
Media Alert Wednesday February 26 This week business and unions joined organisations as diverse as Uniting Care and the Australian Medical Association in publicly declaring their opposition to the second exposure draft of the Government’s Religious Discrimination Bill. Media are invited to hear from Australian Olympic legend Ian Thorpe AM, who will discuss his personal concerns about the impact of this Bill […]
Read MoreFaith organisations urge government not to implement Religious Discrimination Bill
Update as of Friday 13 March 2020 Uniting Communities, Brotherhood of St. Laurence, St. Mary’s House of Welcome, Relationship Matters, Anglicare South Australia, Mercy Connect, Jesuit Social Services have all additionally signed on to the statement Monday 10 February 2020 Leaders from prominent faith-based and religious community service organisations have come together to urge the […]
Read MoreEquality Australia’s 2nd Submission
The second exposure draft of the Religious Discrimination Bill remains deeply flawed and we strongly urge the Government not to proceed with the Religious Discrimination Bill The Religious Discrimination Bill is a complex, uncertain, and flawed piece of legislation. The first exposure draft of the Religious Discrimination Bill failed to achieve community consensus. It was […]
Read MoreNew Religious Discrimination Bill will immunise bigotry
This Media Release relates to the Religious Discrimination Bill. Join the campaign to fight the 2nd draft Religious Discrimination Bill here. December 10 2019 On Human Rights Day the Prime Minister and Attorney General have announced the second draft of the Religious Discrimination Bill. Comments attributable to Anna Brown, CEO Equality Australia: The revised Religious […]
Read MoreSettlement between Rugby Australia and Israel Folau shows that there is no need for new religious discrimination law
December 4, 2019 Today’s settlement between Rugby Australia and Israel Folau is welcomed by Equality Australia. It draws a line under what has been a divisive and hurtful period for LGBTIQ+ people in rugby, in sport and more generally. It proves that there is no need for a new law, especially one that would limit the right of employers to have codes of […]
Read MoreProminent faith-based service providers are concerned the Religious Discrimination Bill will overreach its initial intention.
s Media Release relates to the Religious Discrimination Bill. Join the campaign to fight the 2nd draft Religious Discrimination Bill here. November 29 2019 Vincent Care Victoria, Uniting Vic.Tas, and Anglicare, which deliver crucial social services for tens of thousands of Australians are concerned that the Bill will leave room for people to use faith […]
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