NSW LGBTIQA+ Equality Bill One-Page Explainer
In August 2023 the LGBTIQA+ Equality Bill was introduced into NSW Parliament by Independent MP Alex Greenwich. After Equality Australia conducted a rigorous audit that found more than 500 laws that disadvantaged or discriminated against the LGBTIQA+ community. This bill would make NSW a better place for us, from recognising rainbow families, protecting us from […]
Read MoreQld Birth, Deaths and Marriages Registration Bill Fact Sheet
Everyone deserves to be recognised for who they are. Trans and gender diverse people need access to identification documents that accurately reflect their gender, ensuring they are treated with dignity and respect whenever they seek services, education or employment opportunities that require them to prove their identity. Read our fact sheet on the Births, Deaths […]
Read MoreReligious Discrimination Bill Factsheet
Our laws should protect all of us, equally. The Religious Discrimination Bill 2021 fails to do that. Read our factsheet explaining the Bill.
Read MoreVic: Personal Stories of Religious Discrimination
Everyone deserves to work, study and live with dignity and respect. The Victorian Equal Opportunity (Religious Exceptions) Amendment Bill 2021 narrows outdated carve-outs that currently allow faith-based schools and organisations to discriminate against LGBTQ+ workers, students and people who rely on their support, among others. Equality Australia has been given permission to share the stories […]
Read MoreVic Religious Exemptions Bill Factsheet
Everyone deserves to work, study and live with dignity and respect. The Victorian Equal Opportunity (Religious Exceptions) Amendment Bill 2021 narrows outdated carve-outs that allow faith-based schools and organisations to discriminate against LGBTQ+ workers, students and people who rely on their support. Read our factsheet on the Bill.
Read MoreVictorian Conversion Ban Bill: Legal explainer
The Victorian Government has introduced the Change or Suppression (Conversion) Practices Prohibition Bill 2020. The Bill protects LGBTQ+ people from the harm caused by conversion practices that seek to change or suppress their sexual orientation or gender identity. Read how the Bill works in our factsheet.
Read MoreOne Nation NSW’s Ignorance in Education: factsheet
Respect and understanding grown when a range of different students from diverse backgrounds play, socialise, and learn together. The One Nation NSW Ignorance in Education Bill undermines the right of every child to a quality education in a school where they have a place and feel valued. This Bill attacks not just teachers and trans […]
Read MoreOne Nation NSW’s Religion Bill: people of faith factsheet
The NSW One Nation leader has introduced a bill to amend the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW). It will prohibit discrimination based on religious beliefs and activities. But the Bill has fundamental problems. It elevates religious expression above other human rights, allowing people to use religion to hurt others (including other people of faith). Want to […]
Read MoreOne Nation NSW’s Religion Bill: factsheet
The NSW One Nation leader has introduced a bill to amend the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW). It will prohibit discrimination based on religious beliefs and activities. But the Bill has fundamental problems. It elevates religious expression above other human rights, allowing people to use religion to hurt others (including other people of faith). Want to […]
Read MoreOne Nation NSW’s Religion Bill: explainer
The NSW One Nation leader has introduced a bill to amend the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW). It will prohibit discrimination based on religious beliefs and activities. But the Bill has fundamental problems. It elevates religious expression above other human rights, allowing people to use religion to hurt others (including other people of faith). Here are […]
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