freedom from discrimination

We need your help to ensure our laws protect everyone, equally.
For decades Australia has been making progress towards becoming a more fair, equal and inclusive society for all.
But LGBTIQ+ people still experience still experience discrimination in religious schools, organisations and faith-based service providers for being who we are.
Despite bodies such as the UN specifically calling out religious exemptions in Australian laws - religious institutions still hold a license to discriminate against others.
Together, we’ve built a powerful movement united by a simple principle – that our laws must protect all of us, equally.
While we've seen incredible progress in the ACT, NT and TAS, we must keep calling for change until we're all equal under the law.
Will you sign this petition to help us shape laws that protect our community?
Who is protected from Religious discrimination?
A state-by-state breakdown of who is protected from discrimination in religious schools and faith based organisations.
LGBTQ+ Students:
National
NSW
ACT
NT
VIC
TAS
QLD
SA
WA
LGBTQ+ staff:
National
NSW
ACT
NT
VIC
TAS
QLD
SA
WA
LGBTQ+ Service Users:
National
NSW
ACT
NT
VIC
TAS
QLD
SA
WA
Share Your Story
Equality Australia is calling on the LGBTIQ+ community to share their personal experiences of discrimination at religious schools and organisations.
Take our 6-minute survey and help shape laws that protect all of us, equally.
All responses are confidential and can be provided anonymously.