Queer Feelings And The Law In The Time Of COVID
Our best lives were put on display; our difference seemingly acknowledged within the law just three years ago as the political discourse centred on rights …
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Religious Discrimination Bill delayed as PM announces new draft
The federal government’s Religious Discrimination Bill will not be introduced to parliament this year as initially planned, Prime Minister Scott Morrison has announced. The controversial …
Same-sex police couple lose discrimination claim against AFP over denied transfer requests
The couple claimed that despite the repeated transfer requests they were told their case is not the same as that of a heterosexual couple.
Israel Folau begins court action against Rugby Australia over ‘unfair dismissal’ claim
It comes as reports emerge that the rugby star’s cousin, Josiah Folau, left his position at St. Gregory’s College in Campbelltown after describing the Catholic Church as “the synagogue of Satan”.
Rainbow families face discrimination by most government services, report finds
“Parents were telling us about difficulties they’d had with Centrelink and Medicare, so we surveyed them about those experiences and put together this report.”
Coalition urged to follow Tasmania’s lead on cross-party cooperation
“In Tasmania we have shown it is possible to make substantial progress towards LGBTI equality, regardless of the government’s stance.”
Most trans people have been mistreated by police: report
The US survey reveals 58 per cent have experienced abuse by police.
Christian schools worried about anti-discrimination laws
“[We] will protest in solidarity with all who love and prefer freedom of speech, conscience and belief.”
The TGA has received more than 70 submissions about the proposed poppers ban
The TGA’s final decision is expected to be handed down in June.
Sperm donor attempts to stop lesbian parents from leaving country with daughter
The case may set a precedent for legally redefining parenthood.