Other amendments included additions to protected attributes such as gender identity and sexual orientation and increasing the scope of sexual ...
NT anti-discrimination reforms passed despite backlash from religious schools
The Northern Territory Government has passed a controversial amendment to anti-discrimination laws, removing an exemption clause which allowed religious schools to discriminate against a person on the basis of their religious beliefs or sexuality.
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A week ago, Christian and Catholic leaders warned that the laws could close faith schools in the Territory.