I told him I thought the letter was lamentable, an abuse of his position, wholly inappropriate, and dangerous to some of the students in the care of the catholic education system.
Suicide rates and self-harm amongst LGBTI people, particularly young people and transgender people, is significantly higher than the average populations.
The religious freedom laws will override Tasmania's anti-discrimination law and hurt this community.
Do you support the so-called religious freedom laws being put forward by your culture warrior colleagues in Canberra?
Last year in the Premier stated "I believe our society and democracy thrives on the basis of freedom of speech that is not unfettered".
In the final draft amendments the word 'reasonably' was removed in relation to the exemption provided for religious purposes under the act.
Current exemptions under the Anti-Discrimination Act 1998 apply to academic, artistic, scientific or research purposes or any purpose in the public interest.
Ms Dawkins is representing people in the community who are concerned that an overtly faith‑based organisation will be working with vulnerable young people.
I rise tonight to respond to parliamentary secretary Mr Barnett's adjournment speech last evening on Safe Schools and his continued attack on LGBTI issues.
In the ACT the prayer has been replaced with a silent reflection and in the US Congress there is a rotation between prayers of different faiths.