“For the first time a national law will outlaw discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity, protecting our fundamental right to be free from discrimination and harassment,” said Anna Brown, convener of the Victorian Gay & Lesbian Rights Lobby.

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Read our media release: Human Rights Anti-Discrimination Bill

"A new draft federal anti-discrimination law will be released for public comment in the coming weeks and is expected to be introduced to Parliament in early 2013. The new law, if passed, will prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity."

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I have the pleasure of forwarding the outcomes of the VGLRL's recent planning day.

While there is much we want to do, the lobby decided to focus on the following key goals:

1. Achieving the most comprehensive and effective federal equal opportunity law.

The lack of such laws is a huge example of systemic discrimination at the federal level. While there is broad support in general, issues such as complete coverage for all in our community and the old chestnut of religious exemptions/exceptions will be important parts of the picture. We look forward to keeping the pressure on the federal Parliament to deliver the best outcome.