New religious freedom bill will ‘immunise bigotry’, LGBTQI+ advocates warn

Public Interest Advocacy Centre CEO Jonathon Hunyor said the bill could threaten people’s human rights.

“The latest bill does not address the serious concerns of groups across the community who stand to have their rights eroded,” he said.

“This bill will not help build a more inclusive and tolerant Australia.”

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