Mark Dreyfus (Isaacs, Australian Labor Party, Cabinet Secretary) Share this | Hansard source

I thank member for his question. The Albanese government believes that no Australian should be discriminated against because of who they are or what they believe. The government is seeking to enhance protections in antidiscrimination law in a way that brings Australians together. In essence, what the government wants to do is to prevent discrimination against people of faith, including vilification protections to protect all students from discrimination on any grounds and to protect teachers from discrimination at work, while maintaining the right of religious schools to preference people of their faith in the selection of staff. It is in the interests of all Australians that there be an enduring solution that strengthens protections for all Australians, including students, teachers and people of faith. That's why bipartisan support is so essential. We want to get this done, we want unity, not division. The Prime Minister has reached out to the Leader of the Opposition to get this done, and I continue to look forward to working with the opposition to progress legislation, if that is possible.

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