Albanese vows to shelve changes to religious discrimination bill

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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has caused political controversy over gay rights, gender equality, and religious freedom by vowing to shelve changes to discrimination laws unless he secures Coalition support.

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton seized on the government’s changing attitude, accusing Albanese of attempting to abandon the election commitment.

Without the modifications, religious institutions would still be allowed under federal law to fire gay teachers and expel transgender students, though several states and territories have prohibited them from doing so.

Caucus has agreed not to oppose the religious discrimination bill in the lower house. Photo Lukas Coch AAP.
Labor leader Anthony Albanese speaks in parliament. Photo: Lukas Coch AAP.

According to The Sydney Morning Herald, the disagreement reignites heated debates about religious discrimination, as former Prime Minister Scott Morrison attempted to establish rules for people of faith in 2018 and 2022 but was thwarted both times by Liberals seeking to safeguard gay or transgender teachers and students.

With church leaders and school communities vying for the ability to employ and dismiss teachers based on religious beliefs, including sexuality, the conflict has the potential to create a cultural debate that will last until the next federal election.

Albanese said during a Labor caucus meeting in Parliament House on Tuesday that he had told Dutton he would only proceed if the opposition leader could promise bipartisan support for the change.

Source: The Sydney Morning Herald

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