CALL FOR LGBTIQA+ ANTI-HATE CURRICULA AS GOV’T MULLS ANTI-SEMITISM CLASSES
Spokesperson, Brian Greig said,
“There is no place in Australia for any form of prejudice and hatred, including prejudice and hatred against LGBTIQA+ people.”
“We have seen a significant rise in hate attacks against LGBTIQA+ Australians. One of the best ways to tackle this is with school curricula that explains the damage it causes and the benefits of acceptance.”
“We have written to Mr Clare seeking a round table about curricula addressing anti-LGBTIQA+ hate.”
“In the letter we have also asked the Government to implement its commitment to removing the exemptions in national law that allow discrimination against LGBTIQA+ students and staff by faith-based schools.”
“Currently, the message sent by the federal exemption is that discrimination, prejudice and hate against LGBTIQA+ people is acceptable and that we are some kind of threat to religion.”
Labor was committed to removing the exemption from national law allowing anti-LGBTIQA+ discrimination in religious schools. But has so far failed to act on that commitment despite a recommendation from the Australian Law Reform Commission.
For this statement on the web, click here
For more information contact Brian Greig on 0407 776 961.
