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Snap protests today against religious discrimination bill
Protest are being held around the country today to fight the bill.
‘You are not welcome’: The message a Christian college is giving queer students
When you tell queer children that they are immoral, we risk losing them.
Looking for a hero: Acceptance and being a queer Muslim
I worried that religion would be used to justify hate against my community.
Teacher fired for ‘demonic’ marriage warns against religious discrimination bill
A Senate inquiry has heard schools “can and do” dismiss staff for being LGBTIQA+.
No vote on religious discrimination bill as Parliament adjourns
The Australian Government is divided over protections for LGBTIQA+ students.
Bold LGBTIQA+ pastors fighting discrimination in Kenyan churches
These brave church leaders are challenging religious exclusion.
‘Completely unacceptable’: Religious discrimination bill inquiry promised
Critics have called the new draft of the bill "extreme and unnecessary".
Satanists challenge Catholics in race to claim religious persecution
The Noosa Temple of Satan says it looks forward to being protected by the religious discrimination bill.
Tas advocates fear religious discrimination bill will erode protections
The proposed laws have been called an "unprecedented attack" on existing protections.
Australian Christian Lobby leader says criminalising homosexuality ‘ideal’
Martyn Iles said criminalising being gay could do "good" but would be difficult to enforce.
Gay actor Somizi Mhlongo banned from Zimbabwe restaurant opening
The government’s stance on gay rights has come under scrutiny.
Parliamentary inquiry urged for religious discrimination bill
Advocates have continued highlighting how the bill would hurt LGBTIQ+ people and others.
Charity raising funds to support ‘traumatised’ LGBTIQ refugees in Kenya
“We want to see it given greater prominence so that we can advocate for change in Africa.”
LGBTIQA+ people of faith speak out against religious discrimination bill
“This bill doesn't represent Australia in 2021.”
Politicians shown how religious discrimination bill targets minorities
The legislation would allow discrimination against marginalised groups including LGBTIQ people.
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