‘Kept my child secret’: gay teacher calls for change
A Catholic school teacher who felt forced to quit because of a same-sex relationship is sharing her experience to try and secure stronger legal protections.
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‘It will save lives’: Jail threat for gay ‘conversions’
Legislation to outlaw gay conversion practices has reached NSW parliament, with exemptions for religious groups and parents discussing issues with their kids.
Qld mulls next move after court overturns knife ban
Students will be allowed to carry knives in Queensland schools for genuine religious purposes after a landmark decision by the Court of Appeal.
Church launches bid for right to sideline gay students
The Presbyterian Church of Australia's call for the right to exclude gay pupils from being school captain sends a message they're not welcome, advocates say.
ClubsNSW boss sacked over ‘offensive’ Catholic jibe
The head of the powerful NSW clubs industry body has been sacked after linking Premier Dominic Perrottet's Catholic faith to gaming policy.
Lib MP ‘unchanged’ on LGBT student stance
Victorian Liberal MP Katie Allen has indicated she will always protect gay and transgender students, as debate on religious discrimination laws resurfaced.
Liberals not shown religion legal advice
The fate of religious discrimination reforms remains in limbo with the bill likely proceeding to another inquiry to determine the effect of passed amendments.
Fate of religion laws before poll in doubt
It is highly unlikely the government's hallmark religious discrimination laws will pass the Senate before the election with only two sitting days left.
Labor to back coalition religious bill
Labor will back the religious discrimination bill, but will move amendments in four areas to protect Australians from other forms of discrimination.
PM seeks to save religious freedom bills
Laws to allow greater freedoms for people to express their religion face a tricky path through federal parliament with moderates and conservatives at odds.
Bipartisan backing for faith protections
LGBTIQ+ advocates have hit out at bipartisan conditional support for the federal government's religious discrimination laws.
Shock, distress at Bris college contract
Qld ministers, the Lord Mayor and the Human Rights Commission have joined the chorus speaking out against a controversial Christian college contract.