The controversial bill has been withdrawn.
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Snap protests today against religious discrimination bill
Protest are being held around the country today to fight the bill.
More gay blood donors could ease shortages, advocates say
Thousands more blood donors are needed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Tasmania to suffer most under religious discrimination bill: advocates
The bill would have "a disastrous impact".
‘Completely unacceptable’: Religious discrimination bill inquiry promised
Critics have called the new draft of the bill "extreme and unnecessary".
National medical body support for LGBTIQA+ law reform welcomed
The Australian Medical Association has called for bans on conversion practices and forced surgery.
Tas advocates fear religious discrimination bill will erode protections
The proposed laws have been called an "unprecedented attack" on existing protections.
‘Most homophobic town’ raises rainbow flag for pride event
The Tasmanian town has sent a message of change and acceptance.
Parliamentary inquiry urged for religious discrimination bill
Advocates have continued highlighting how the bill would hurt LGBTIQ+ people and others.
Advocates call for dedicated LGBTIQA+ rights commissioner
"We call on the government to appoint a dedicated LGBTIQA+ Commissioner to ensure the human rights of LGBTIQA+ people have a full-time champion."
Advocates ask Biden to encourage Morrison to support LGBTIQ+ equality
“The Biden Administration is taking great steps forward on inclusion and equality while the Morrison Government is heading in the opposite direction.”
Vigil sends message against weakening Tasmanian discrimination laws
Activists are opposing the Australian Christian Lobby's attempts to water down anti-discrimination protections.
Broken promise by PM Morrison leaves LGBT kids at risk, advocates say
“LGBT kids deserve action, not being abandoned by a Prime Minister who has yet to honour his promise.”
Advocates welcome new Tasmanian LGBTIQA+ equality spokesperson
The Liberal Party and Federal Labor have been urged to create counterpart roles.
Australian gay blood push to grow as UK reforms policy
Just.equal aims to see Australian blood donation policy overhauled before next year’s World Blood Donor Day.
LGBTIQ Tasmanians face lower standards of living: report
A new report shows LGBTIQ Tasmanians face inequality in housing, employment, health, and safety.
Australians deride Dutton’s ‘woke agenda’ IDAHOBIT ban
The Defence Minister has responded to the day against anti-LGBTIQ discrimination by banning government morning teas.
Conversion ban in UK to increase momentum for change in Australia
Tasmanian advocates are calling for conversion survivors to form a support and activism network.
Greens support Liberal commitment to Tas LGBTIQ+ funding increase
“The Greens are proud to be part of making Tasmania a kinder, happier place for transgender, and intersex people.”
Stronger discrimination law urged after lesbian fired from religious college
Advocates have called for a national model based on Tasmanian law.