End Sex Discrimination

We're calling on the Federal Government to finally deliver on its promise to end discrimination in religious schools.

In Australia it is still legal for a woman employed by a religious school to be dismissed, demoted or denied employment  because she wants to start a family using IVF, entered into a new relationship, or becomes divorced during her employment (even if that marriage was violent).

This is unacceptable. 

No one should lose their job due to discrimination on the basis of their relationship status or pregnancy. 

The Australian Law Reform Commission (ALRC) handed down a blueprint for reform last year, finding that the religious ethos of a school could be maintained without such broad exemptions.

Equality shouldn't come with exceptions.

Call on the Federal Parliament to amend the Sex Discrimination Act

Help us get to 2,000 signatures

1,084 SIGNATURES

To all Federal MPs and Senators:

We call on you to narrow exemptions in the Sex Discrimination Act that allow discrimination against women, LGBTQ+ people, and more.

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Gigi , 2137  /  signed 2026-01-28 05:58:12 +1100
Molly , 3030  /  signed 2026-01-28 05:57:27 +1100
Emily , 3119  /  signed 2026-01-28 05:10:49 +1100
Isabel , 6175  /  signed 2026-01-28 05:06:04 +1100
Yangzirui , 2604  /  signed 2026-01-28 04:37:21 +1100
Sophia , 2779  /  signed 2026-01-28 03:52:11 +1100
"Because Australian values say it’s important we value our invidiual freedoms and our right not to be discriminated again in our systems whether that be in our workplaces, healthcare, education or legal systems. There should be no loopholes allowing ANY Australian school (religious or not) to discriminate, bully or fire employees simply for their sexuality, relationships gender or pregnancy related parts of their personal life."
Megan , 3163  /  signed 2026-01-28 03:48:09 +1100
Deklin , 4503  /  signed 2026-01-28 03:26:00 +1100
Jules , 2043  /  signed 2026-01-28 03:16:33 +1100
"Because being queer shouldn’t get you fired."
Meagan , 6018  /  signed 2026-01-28 01:18:36 +1100
"Religion sbould stay in the home and the church and out of politics or general society! No one should be discriminated against for who they love or what they do in their private life. Employment should always be based on merit, ability and credentials."
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