Labor must end discrimination in faith-based schools
Federal law currently allows religious schools to discriminate on the basis of pregnancy, relationship status, or sexual identity or orientation.
IEU condemns “destructive” comments by Tasmanian Catholic leaders
The IEU has expressed its dismay at “destructive” comments about same-sex employees made by Tasmanian Catholic leaders to the Inquiry into Discrimination and Bullying in Tasmanian Schools.
The IEU will continue to fight against discrimination
A national survey, has found that the majority of parents with children at Australian religious schools oppose discrimination against LGBTIQA+ staff and students.
From Education HQ: Most religious school parents support LGBT inclusivity – study
A survey reveals that, even in faith-based independent schools, most parents want their children to be taught inclusivity towards sexual orientation, gender identity and gender diversity.
IEU disappointed by Federal Labor’s broken promise on anti-discrimination law
The federal government will not legislate before the next election to protect LGBTIQA+ people from discrimination by religious schools.
IEU slams outrageous letter to Tasmanian Catholic school families
The IEU has publicly expressed its deep concern about a bizarre letter from Archbishop of Hobart Julian Porteous circulated to families with children enrolled in Tasmanian Catholic education in mid-May.
Every IEU member deserves a workplace free from discrimination
The IEUA is disappointed that the reporting date for the review of religious exemptions for educational institutions in Federal anti-discrimination law has been extended by eight months.
College backdown underscores perils of proposed discrimination bill
College’s ‘contract’ proposal proved that the Religious Discrimination Bill will enable discrimination against LGBTIQ+ kids under the cover of religious beliefs.
How the Religious Discrimination Bill makes things worse for gay kids - from The Conversaton
Legal experts say the bill does nothing to protect LGBTQ+ students and teachers and allows more, not less, discrimination by religious schools.
IEU leads fight against discrimination in religious schools
The IEU is fighting hard for laws at state and federal levels to protect teachers from discrimination in religious schools .
IEU supports proposed anti-discrimination law changes
The IEU applauds the Victorian government’s proposed reforms of legislation to better protect workers in faith-based schools and institutions.
Religious schools in Victoria to lose the right to sack LGBTQ staff - from The Age
The Age reports on a “major boost” for the rights of education staff which will improve “the lives of countless dedicated workers”.
Andrews government fails to curb legal right to fire gay staff - from The Age
IEU general secretary Debra James says there is still too much discrimination allowed under Victorian law and “too many schools where both staff and students are forced to hide aspects of their identity or are made to feel unwelcome”.