Anti-Discrimination Amendment Bill
First the Australian Greens and now federal Labor have vowed to block the plebiscite legislation being debated in federal parliament today.
Oct
2016
12
LGBTI
Oct
2016
11
Anti-Discrimination Act Changes Must be Ditched
The Anti-Discrimination Act (Amendment) Bill 2016 is still going through the second reading stages in the Tasmanian House of Assembly.
Sep
2016
22
Liberals Forging Ahead with Anti-Discrimination Changes Despite Morrissey’s Concerns
There is a very real risk that as a result of the proposed amendments conduct which offends, humiliates or intimidates a child or young person may be permitted.
Sep
2016
21
Anti-Discrimination Act Changes are Dangerous
The exemption provided on religious grounds in the amendment Bill will send a dangerous message out into the community.
Sep
2016
21
Premier Hodgman Not Standing By Past Comments on Anti-Discrimination
Last year in the Premier stated "I believe our society and democracy thrives on the basis of freedom of speech that is not unfettered".
Sep
2016
21
Liberal Government Removes ‘Reasonableness’ from Anti-Discrimination Laws in Favour of the Church
In the final draft amendments the word 'reasonably' was removed in relation to the exemption provided for religious purposes under the act.
Sep
2016
20
Children and Family Violence
I thought I would take this opportunity, seeing these remarkable young women in the Chamber, to thank them so much for the work they do.
Sep
2016
20
Hodgman Abandons LGBTI Tasmanians and other Groups to Risk of Hate Speech
The Premier demonstrated his weakness and the utter hypocrisy of his Party today.
Sep
2016
19
Sham Consultation on Anti-Discrimination Act Changes
We understand amendments to the State's anti-discrimination laws will shortly land in Parliament, after very little consultation.
Aug
2016
25
Liberals Release Draft Amendments to Weaken Anti-Discrimination Act
The Liberal Government has released divisive, potentially dangerous and completely unnecessary proposed changes to the Anti-Discrimination Act 1998.