Published: October 25, 2018
Talks break down among fears Coalition’s bill could allow policies that punish LGBT students for breaching church doctrine
Negotiations between the Coalition and Labor on discrimination law changes have broken down over concern the government wants religious schools to retain special powers to regulate LGBT students’ behaviour.
LGBTI advocates and Labor are concerned the government bill prohibits students from being expelled solely for their sexuality or gender identity but could lead to discrimination by allowing policies that punish them for breaching church doctrine.
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