Posts tagged religious freedoms

“Be supportive of organisations and networks who stand as activists, protective shields, and safe spaces for those who are vulnerable within the community.”

Wintour called for Margaret Court Arena to be renamed before saying she has “been alarmed by your Prime Minister’s record on LGBTQ rights, which seems backward in all senses.”

“Nearly seventy percent of Liberal voters agree that LGBTQ students and teachers need to be protected. It’s time for Prime Minister Morrison to listen to his constituents about the need for change.”

“If 2018 has taught us anything, it is that we are stronger when we work together.”

“We didn’t find a lot of evidence of actual material discrimination that would be of concern”

“LGBTI communities spoke of the stress and mental health pressures placed on teachers who felt compelled to hide their identity from colleagues and students.”

New guidance says the Church “welcomes and encourages the unconditional affirmation of trans people, equally with all people, within the body of Christ, and rejoices in the diversity of that body”

The government’s leaked bill bans discrimination against LGBTI students on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity, but allows it indirectly on the basis of “religious ethos”.

The Australian Christian Lobby is encouraging school students to sign an open letter to Scott Morrison and Bill Shorten calling for religious exemptions to be preserved in the Sex Discrimination Act.

“While the Yes campaign’s success was wonderful, necessary compromises in parliament left the law half fixed.”