Discrimination
Media and commentary related to our work to strengthen and modernise anti-discrimination laws, to protect human rights and ensure fair access to services, education, work and culture.
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Guardian live blog: PIAC calls on Labor to keep promise to protect LGBTQ+ students and teachers
The Public Interest Advocacy Centre has called on the Albanese government to keep its promise to protect LGBTQI+ students and teachers.
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A 10-point test for fair anti-discrimination law reform
Director of Policy and Advocacy, Alastair Lawrie, explains what new anti-discrimination law must do to get our support.
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ABC Illawarra Drive: Alastair Lawrie on the NSW Govt’s Conversion Practices Ban Bill
Director of Policy and Advocacy, Alastair Lawrie, joined Lindsay McDougall on ABC Illawarra Drive discussing plans to ban ‘conversion practices’.
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2SER: Improving the future of flying for people with disability
The Australian Government has a once in a generation chance to shape the future of flying for the better through its Aviation White Paper. The White Paper, due to be released later this year, will set long-term policies for air travel in Australia, covering safety, sustainability and competition. But social justice advocates say the Government needs to…
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The Guardian: NSW government launches review after court hears Aboriginal baby’s aunt refused as carer due to same-sex relationship
The New South Wales government says it will review a case, the subject of ongoing court proceedings, in which Anglicare Sydney refused to assess the Aboriginal aunt of an Aboriginal baby as a long-term carer because she was in a same-sex relationship. … The Public Interest Advocacy Centre (PIAC) described the case as a ‘shocking example of…
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‘Shocking example of legalised homophobia’ confirms need for new NSW Anti-Discrimination Act
Comments attributable to PIAC Director of Policy and Advocacy Alastair Lawrie: ‘That a government-funded social service provider like Anglicare can refuse to even assess an Aboriginal aunt of an Aboriginal baby as a long-term carer because she was in a same-sex relationship is a shocking example of legalised homophobia. It highlights just how out-dated our…
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NIT: Aboriginal baby’s gay aunt refused as carer, sparking call for law change
Advocacy groups want legal changes after an adoption agency refused to consider an Aboriginal baby’s aunt as a carer because she was in same-sex relationship. A refusal to consider placing an Aboriginal baby in the care of an aunt because she was in a same-sex relationship has prompted calls for legal reform. Adoption agency Anglicare…
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2SER: Return to school, return to LGBTQ discrimination
Thursday 1 February is back to school day for students in NSW. For most students, it is a time of nervous excitement. But anti-discrimination advocates say it will be a time of fear for LGBTQ children and teachers in religious schools. Alastair Lawrie, PIAC’s Director of Policy and Advocacy joined 2SER Breakfast to explain why,…
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Adelaide Airport settles dispute with former disability discrimination commissioner over ‘upsetting’ security incident
Former disability discrimination commissioner Graeme Innes settled a dispute over a ‘humiliating and distressing’ experience.
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Joint statement from Graeme Innes and Adelaide Airport
Former Human Rights Commissioner Graeme Innes has reached a settlement with Adelaide Airport following a disability discrimination complaint.