anti-discrimination laws

Experts call for discrimination law reform over online images

Human rights experts are calling for an overhaul of discrimination laws in the wake of malicious non consensual images shared online. Psychologist and Human Rights academic with dwarfism, Debra Keenahan, says freedom of expression should not take priority over people being able to go about their day in peace. Image: Image: Pexels/ Jakub Pabis Produced …

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Northern Territory to update anti-discrimination laws

Northern Territory anti-discrimination laws are set to be changed for the first time in three decades as the government looks to expand the list of categories protected under legislation and limit the powers of religious institutions’ when it comes to their hiring decisions. The new bill is backed by members of the LGBT community, though there are some religious …

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The Northen Territory is updating its anti-discrimination laws

The anti-discrimination laws in the Northern Territory are set to be changed as the government aiming to expand the list of categories protected under legislation. The new reform is expected to pass when parliament sits this week, with LGBTQI+ groups saying the legislation includes important protections and leaders of several religious groups raising concerns over …

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