📜 Equal Opportunity (LGBTIQ Anti-Discrimination) Amendment Bill 2018

Legislative Council Second ReadingLCBill 8428 June 2018Private Member

This bill amends the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA) to address discrimination against LGBTIQ individuals in religious educational institutions. It repeals the existing section 73 and inserts a new section 73, allowing religious schools to discriminate based on religion for student enrolment.

Impact

LGBTIQ individuals seeking enrolment in religious schools are affected, as the bill allows schools to prioritise students adhering to their religion. Religious schools are also affected, as they retain the right to discriminate on religious grounds for student enrolment but face increased scrutiny regarding LGBTIQ discrimination.

Key Changes

["Repeals existing section 73 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA).", "Inserts a new section 73 allowing religious schools to discriminate based on religion for student enrolment.", "Aims to balance the rights of LGBTIQ individuals and religious organisations."]