Today marks an important step towards ending discrimination loopholes that continue to affect staff and students in faith-based schools.
The private member’s Bill introduced by Allegra Spender MP would reform discrimination exemptions in faith-based schools. The proposal reflects recommendations that have been under consideration for years and seeks to protect staff and students from discrimination while maintaining a school’s identity.
Read more here: IEU Speaks on Bill to close discrimination loopholes
The IEU is calling on the federal government to meet their 2022 commitment to update the laws and deliver fairer protections while respecting the special character of religious schools.
Read the full IEU Speaks below or on the ieu.org.au website, or click here to download a PDF.
