Queensland's vilification law is under review, following complaints from concerned multicultural community groups. The law is contained in the state's Anti-Discrimination Act 1991, and a Parliamentary inquiry will consider if it is operating effectively. Specifically, if the legislation is suitable…
South Australian Premier Steven Marshall wants the right of religious schools to discriminate against LGBTQ staff and students banned. Currently, religious schools can lawfully sack or refuse to hire staff and expel students based on their sexuality. To connect with…
Sony sacked Denis Handlin a week after it received media inquires about a toxic work culture in its Australian offices. Guardian Australia approached Sony's head office in New York with multiple complaints from former employees. On Monday, chairman Rob Stringer…
Surf Life Saving Queensland will conduct a review of its organisation to ensure they are "safe and respectful environments". The independent review of its culture, polices and procedures will be conducted by Suiko Consulting. It will focus on how bullying,…
A breastfeeding mum was told to "move on" from a lounge outside high-end shops in the Pacific Fair Shopping Centre. The woman subsequently took to social media to express her disgust over the incident. Shopping centre management has since apologised,…
Queensland's Anti-Discrimination laws will undergo a review to ensure they meet international best practice. The Queensland Human Rights Commission will undertake the review of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991, providing its report by 30 June 2022. Attorney-General Shannon Fentiman wants to…
Queensland police discriminated against male applicants in favour a women, a damning new report has found. Two hundred men missed out on joining the service as a result of a discriminatory 50:50 recruitment strategy. To connect with us, please follow…
A transgender man has told a NSW parliamentary inquiry that trans people "deserve the dignity of being known". He was the only trans person to appear at the inquiry, which is examining Mark Latham's proposed bill to ban the promotion…
A transgender student will be allowed to stay at private boys' school after announcing she now identifies as female. The school says it supports her decision to come out to her classmates and also to the wider school community. It…
A cleaner claims the Ipswich City Council sacked him for making a complaint against co-workers for bullying and homophobic harassment. The Council told him his services were "no longer required" just two weeks after he reported the alleged abuse. To…
