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“Nobody should have to hide themselves to survive.”

“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.”

“These laws send a message to all Australians that LGBT people are unworthy of protection.”

“If gay kids exist (they do), then this seriously challenges the notion that sexuality is a choice. And if it’s not a choice (it isn’t), then maybe discrimination against LGBTI people is a bad thing too?”

“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.”

“There is no example when it would be in the best interests of a child to be expelled just because of who they are.”

“As a principal I’m highly aware of the disturbing mental health statistics for those who are trans or gender diverse… these aren’t just numbers. They represent real people who deserve our support.”

We need a comprehensive review of the extent and harms of faith-based discrimination against LGBTI people in 2019.

The report rejected several of the leaked recommendations from the Philip Ruddock-led religious freedom review.