The Liberal Government has released divisive, potentially dangerous and completely unnecessary proposed changes to the Anti-Discrimination Act 1998.
The Hazara people are among the most persecuted of minorities.
Hodgman's proposed changes to the Anti-Discrimination Act 1998 are a sign of the power in the extreme Right in the Liberal Party and lobbying from the churches.
Tasmania's equal opportunity commissioner believes your plan to weaken the Anti-Discrimination Act in the lead up to a possible plebiscite is excessive.
When the state decided to sell the site, Teen Challenge saw an opportunity and orchestrated the outcome which has now been presented.
Anti-Discrimination Commissioner, Robin Banks, told Estimates today that there was no need for change.
The government has been lobbied by the Australian Christian Lobby to weaken protections in the Anti-Discrimination Act 1998.
The provisions in the Anti-Discrimination Act are reasonable and ensure Tasmanians are not subject to discrimination on the basis of their sexuality.
Tasmania's Commissioner for Children has expressed concern about allowing religious schools to discriminate against students of different backgrounds.
The government's intention to allow religious schools to discriminate against non-religious children is inconsistent with discrimination laws and human rights.
