A review has recommended the Queensland government create an entirely new Anti-Discrimination Act by July next year. Last year, Attorney-General Shannon Fentiman asked the Queensland Human Rights Commission (QHRC) to consider whether the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 needed updating. The Building…
The majority of Australians don't believe people with religious beliefs face discrimination, according to a new study. The findings come as Prime Minister Anthony Albanese confirmed his government has no immediate plans to introduce any new religious discrimination laws. Majority…
Sex workers and gender diverse people face discrimination when working with children under current exemptions in Queensland laws. The exemptions allow Queensland employers to discriminate against gender diverse people and sex workers. Advocacy groups are calling for them to be…
Queensland's vilification law is under review, following complaints from concerned multicultural community groups. The law is contained in the state's Anti-Discrimination Act 1991, and a Parliamentary inquiry will consider if it is operating effectively. Specifically, if the legislation is suitable…
Julia Gillard is demanding a permanent end to misogyny and wants us to think big "to forever change our nation". Writing in the Sydney Morning Herald, the former Prime Minister evoked the #MeToo slogan, "We come in peace, but we…
The National School Chaplaincy Program continues to discriminate against non-Christians, according to Reason Party leader, Fiona Patten. Patten accuses the Victorian government of "turning a blind eye" to blatant religious discrimination which excludes non-believers from acting as counsellors. The Victorian…
JobMaker will encourage employers to discriminate against older workers, according to unions. It has also been revealed that employers currently placing job ads excluding older workers may be protected from discrimination laws. JobMaker will encourage employers to discriminate JobMaker provides…
The Victorian government will investigate how the legal industry deals with sexual harassment following the Dyson Heydon scandal. Additionally, the Department of Justice will conduct a separate review of law firms that provide services to the government. Victorian government to…
A recent political sex scandal has led to greater powers for South Australia's Equal Opportunity Commission. The Commission will now be permitted to investigate sexual harassment complaints against politicians for the first time. Political sex scandal exposed after Christmas party…
Amanda Stoker is stoking the culture war against the transgender community with a controversial petition. The unelected Queensland senator says she is taking a stand against “dangerous and radical ideas”. She also describes transgender activists demands for equality as “completely…