Posts tagged sex discrimination act

“Nobody should have to hide themselves to survive.”

“This is not some epidemic of gays being expelled. Rather than responding to a pressing social need, this bill, we view, has been proposed in support of a long-term political strategy advanced by a vocal minority.”

Macdonald is the chair of the Senate committee due to report next week on an inquiry into the bill which would introduce protections for LGBTI students at faith-based and independent schools.

Advocates say that Scott Morrison’s school funding package, which will see Catholic schools receive $4.1 billion public money over the next decade, should be linked to the removal of discrimination exemptions.

“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.”

“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.”

“Freedom needs to be protected – including and especially the right to dissent from the rainbow gender-fluid world view,” Lyle Shelton said.

“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.”

“Religious freedom cannot be viewed in isolation, nor should it be used as a political weapon in an act of vengeance for the marriage equality vote”