“The Education Amendment Bill would effectively restrict the ability of these students to attend school.”
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Queensland anti-LGBTQ conversion ban slammed as ‘next to useless’
Advocates say they will lobby other states to enact stronger laws.
Australia now behind US in LGBTIQ workplace rights, advocates say
Trans and intersex workers are not protected by the Fair Work Act.
Call to scrap religious discrimination bill following US civil rights ruling
Pressure is continuing for the Australian government to scrap the controversial bill.
Most gay and bi men want to donate blood: study
As Brazil scraps its limitations on gay blood donation, Australia is set to reduce the deferral period.
Advocates say pandemic is the wrong time for religious discrimination bill
"The pandemic is a time when we should unite in the face of a common problem, not further divide the community as this bill would."
Victoria Police vow action over ‘transphobic’ photo leak
"Ignoring the likely transphobia behind this incident sends a message to trans sportspeople and police that the authorities don't care about the prejudice and discrimination they face."
Gay blood donation change approved by health regulator
More gay and bisexual men may soon be allowed to donate blood in Australia.
Investigation demanded over trans woman torture murder
Indonesian authorities are not bringing murder charges over the hate crime.
Calls for Australia to follow US in relaxing gay blood donation rules
“At a time of crisis like this, we can't allow old prejudices to get in the way of saving lives."
Australian government accused of abandoning LGBTIQ students
“The federal government is more interested in pushing laws allowing discrimination in the name of religion than protecting children from discrimination.”
Canada moves to outlaw anti-LGBTQ ‘conversion therapy’
Advocates have welcomed the proposed law to criminalise the practice.
Calls for government to condemn proposed Indonesian anti-gay law
"It is in Australia's interest to promote LGBTIQ acceptance in our region.”
Calls for Albanese to condemn religious discrimination bill
ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr has slammed the proposed new laws.