Tim Storer (SA, Independent) Share this | Hansard source

I just want to put on the record that I will not be supporting the suspension motion for the reasons outlined by Senator Leyonhjelm. But, certainly, if the suspension motion is passed, I will be supporting the amendments made by Senator Farrell to Senator Hinch's motion. It's very important that a strong message is sent to the Australian community that this parliament is rejecting the discriminatory position outlined in the Ruddock review, and that, reflecting the comments made in terms of same-sex marriage and other bullying initiatives, exclusion and discrimination based on sexuality or otherwise in any workplace are not acceptable. There should certainly be immediately the release of the full Ruddock review, which seems very much required, and we should certainly be looking at repealing the Sex Discrimination Act provisions which are allowing religious schools to sack staff or expel students on the basis of their sexuality.