LGBTQIA+ people deserve protection from discrimination

Liberty Victoria is disappointed by reports that the Federal Government has abandoned plans to introduce religious discrimination laws into Parliament. It is reported that as part of the abandoned plans, promises to protect LGBTIQA+ teachers and students have also been shelved.
 
If the Albanese Government reneges on its promise, religious organisations will retain the right to discriminate against LGBTQIA+ people under federal law. 
 
It is particularly disappointing that the Prime Minister has cited “social cohesion” as the reason for abandoning his promises. 
 
Under the current Sex Discrimination Act, schools can fire teachers and expel students because of their gender identity or sexuality. 
 
Social cohesion will only be achieved when LGBTQIA+ people are free to be themselves at school and at work without fear of being fired or expelled.
 
Liberty Victoria calls on the Federal Government to introduce laws to the Federal Parliament to ensure the protection of LGBTQIA+ people from discrimination.