Greenlighting discrimination

Stand against a licence to discriminate

Right now the Morrison Government is deciding whether or not their proposed “religious discrimination act” will include dangerous provisions that would allow one person’s faith to override another person’s right to be protected from discrimination. And their decision will have big consequences for women and LGBTIQ+ people.

The Government is consulting to finalise it’s position right now; and some groups are pushing for provisions that could roll back important protections for women, like: safe access zones, the right to unbiased advice around abortion; and many people’s access to services or employment.

The good news is there’s still a chance to influence what gets brought before parliament. Can you show the Morrison Government that voters are worried about creating a right to discriminate; and that we want laws to protect people of faith, women and LBTIQ+ equally?

Sign and share this petition, run by Fair Agenda in partnership with Equality Australia.

 

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"The message to Liberal and Nationals MPs clears the way for workshops on the new law this week to make sure backbenchers have their say on the new protections... Attorney-General Christian Porter is preparing to hold workshops with backbenchers in Canberra this week before consulting churches and others in the weeks ahead to finalise the first version of the bill." Read more: Scott Morrison urges colleagues to avoid another religious freedom row, SMH.
"Some Coalition members are pushing for broader protections for people of faith, including exempting religious belief from employment contracts." Read more: Scott Morrison to discuss the religious freedom bill with Anthony Albanese, SBS News, 2 July 2019.

Help us get to 2,000 signatures

1,831 SIGNATURES

Dear Prime Minister Scott Morrison and other Members of Parliament, 

Discrimination causes incredible harm - to physical and mental health, and to an individual’s sense of acceptance and belonging. 

Given that, we strongly support amending laws so all people – including people of faith – are protected from harm. 

We need laws that ensure people of faith, women and LGBTIQ+ people are equally protected from discrimination and harm. 

That means laws that provide a shield of protection to those who need it, but that don’t hand organisations or individuals a license to discriminate against and attack others. 

We know that LGBTIQ+ people and women are the most likely to be negatively impacted by religious anti-discrimination laws which don’t get this balance right. 

We strongly urge you and every Member of Parliament, to consult with all potential affected communities and ensure everyone is equally protected. 

Signed,

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Stephen , 2285  /  signed 2019-07-11 07:53:21 +1000
Tarsha , 6155  /  signed 2019-07-11 00:04:14 +1000
"I have experienced discrimination myself when growing up as a minority in my community. I would like to see others legally protected from discrimination to make a fair and just society. This means that religious beliefs cannot give the right to trample all over the rights of those who don’t share those beliefs."
Steven , 3006  /  signed 2019-07-10 21:47:35 +1000
Louisa , 4207  /  signed 2019-07-10 19:13:52 +1000
Amy , 3171  /  signed 2019-07-10 17:37:45 +1000
"Discrimination is a form of oppression and undemocratic"
Daniel , 3073  /  signed 2019-07-10 17:35:01 +1000
"That traitor morrison can go jump in a shark infested harbour with his ‘spanish inquisition act’. He is not prime minister and never will be."
Wilhelmina , 4703  /  signed 2019-07-10 17:30:18 +1000
"Trouble is with new laws – they usually cost something more than they give. There will be a price and it wont be freedom"
Josie , 6333  /  signed 2019-07-10 16:47:22 +1000
Patrick , WS98SL  /  signed 2019-07-10 15:30:57 +1000
"Dear friendly citizens and Renee
You are one of the very few smart people who understand who we are and stand up for what seemed to be ‘cruel and unusual’ appearances and personalities in some people. Particularly women were the most vulnerable targets of bullying. And I will thank you for stepping up for people who have strange crushes and just simply appearing ‘weird’. This includes LGBTIQ community!!

With much pleasure from Patrick Li"
Jillian , 2015  /  signed 2019-07-10 13:41:21 +1000
"We should be focused on a single bill of rights in the constitution that protects all people equally against discrimination – not amending legislation to pander to the loudest, richest, patriarchal religious groups …in 2019 Australia we will not stand for it."
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