The coalition government's religious discrimination laws have passed their first legislative hurdle, after Labor agreed to back them in the lower house while securing changes.
Prime Minister Scott Morrison during Question Time in the House of Representatives at Parliament House in Canberra, Wednesday, 9 February, 2022.The coalition government's religious discrimination laws have passed their first legislative hurdle, after Labor agreed to back them in the lower house while securing changes.
The amendments will prohibit vilification of and discrimination against children based on sexuality and gender identity. Labor leader Anthony Albanese vowed his party will insist on its amendments to the religious discrimination bill in the Senate.Proposed opposition amendments clarified a key pillar of the laws - a "statement of belief" clause designed by the government to shield people expressing religious beliefs even if they're offensive - did not override existing discrimination protections.
The government made some small amendments which Labor agreed to, including that - other than the statement of belief clause - the bill will not override existing laws. Ms Archer also voted with Labor after the government did not amend the bill to outlaw vilification of people of faith.
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