Rights groups urge stronger laws to fight LGBTIQ+ workplace discrimination in Australia amid hate speech legislation

Before the passage of Hate Speech legislation following the tragic attack in Bondi, several rights groups called on the government to include stronger protections against LGBTIQ+ discrimination.

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Key Points

• Nearly half of the workers who are part of the LGBTIQ+ community in Australia say they have experienced discrimination and harassment in the past year.
• Amidst intensifying hate speech in Australia, some rights groups insist that tougher laws and stronger legal representation are needed to protect the LGBTIQ+ community against more serious risks.
• Experts say that employers can do more beyond symbolic steps of inclusion, such as forming Pride Committees at work, providing skills training regarding discrimination awareness, and making it clear to employees that any form of discrimination will not be tolerated.

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