The controversial bill has been withdrawn.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.
Teacher fired for ‘demonic’ marriage warns against religious discrimination bill
A Senate inquiry has heard schools “can and do” dismiss staff for being LGBTIQA+.
Tasmania to suffer most under religious discrimination bill: advocates
The bill would have "a disastrous impact".
No vote on religious discrimination bill as Parliament adjourns
The Australian Government is divided over protections for LGBTIQA+ students.
‘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.
Parliamentary inquiry urged for religious discrimination bill
Advocates have continued highlighting how the bill would hurt LGBTIQ+ people and others.
LGBTIQA+ people of faith speak out against religious discrimination bill
“This bill doesn't represent Australia in 2021.”
National Coming Out Day: Support still needed for LGBTIQ people
"Young LGBTIQ people today continue to suffer significant mental health problems because of the discrimination and vilification they still experience."
Politicians shown how religious discrimination bill targets minorities
The legislation would allow discrimination against marginalised groups including LGBTIQ people.
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.”
Two thirds of Australian LGBTIQ+ people are in the closet at work
20% reported that they work in places where they are not confident action would be taken on discrimination.