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Gay, lesbian teachers tell of discrimination at religious schools

Students attend a class at Alexandria Park Community School

Students attend a class at Alexandria Park Community School Source: AAP

Teachers identifying as LGBTIQ+ and working at religious schools in Australia have described a “don’t ask, don’t tell” culture in their workplaces and believe they could lose their jobs if school management found out about their sexuality.


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Teachers identifying as LGBTIQ+ and working at religious schools in Australia have described a “don’t ask, don’t tell” culture in their workplaces and believe they could lose their jobs if school management found out about their sexuality.



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