Letter

In response to Exemptions in discrimination law: ‘safe spaces’ to act out prejudice towards LGBTIQ people

LGBTQ+ people and Religious Organisations

Dear Editor

Yvonne Patterson is unfortunately correct when she suggests that Australian governments are prejudiced towards LGBTIQ people because there has been no movement by any government to strengthen the laws against discriminating against LGBTIQ people in religious worklpaces and schools. Today the prime Minister has announced that the government will not attempt to bring in a religious discrimination law because he can’t get bipartisan support. Yvonne also suggests we need an inquiry into these issues. Perhaps she is not aware of the very detailed report by Equality Australia in March 2024, entitled Dismissed, Denied and Demeaned: A National Report on LGBTQ+ Discrimination in Faith-Based Schools and Organisations.

Yours sincerely Eleanor Flynn

— Eleanor Flynn from Melbourne