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LGBTI Flags

ACL Reduced to Lies in Attack on LGBTIQ+ Tasmanians

The Australian Christian Lobby has attempted to scare MPs into not supporting a ban on conversion practices by sharing the results of a dodgy ‘survey’.

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Media Release  |  9 Nov 2022


Law Books

Premier - Anti-Discrimination Act

Equality Tasmania held a protest over the Australian Christian Lobby's campaign to have section 17 of our gold standard Anti-Discrimination Act watered down.

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Parliamentary Activity  |  6 Sep 2021


LGBTI Flags

Justice And Related Legislation (Marriage Amendments) Bill 2018

In the mid-1980s I did a university degree, part of which involved a women's studies course.

Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP  |  Parliamentary Activity  |  20 Nov 2018


Gender Equality

Full Debate - Access to Reproductive Health Services

Much has been said about why the minister has so far failed to act to ensure women can access this legal service in Tasmania.

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Parliamentary Activity  |  13 Jun 2018


LGBTI Flags

Anti-Discrimination Amendment Bill

First the Australian Greens and now federal Labor have vowed to block the plebiscite legislation being debated in federal parliament today.

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Parliamentary Activity  |  12 Oct 2016


LGBTI Flags

Liberals Forging Ahead with Anti-Discrimination Changes Despite Morrissey's Concerns

There is a very real risk that as a result of the proposed amendments conduct which offends, humiliates or intimidates a child or young person may be permitted.

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Parliamentary Activity  |  22 Sep 2016


LGBTI Flags

Sham Consultation on Anti-Discrimination Act Changes

We understand amendments to the State's anti-discrimination laws will shortly land in Parliament, after very little consultation.

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Media Release  |  19 Sep 2016


LGBTI Flags

Liberals Set to Weaken Protection for LGBTI Tasmanians Pre-Plebiscite

The Premier is overseeing changes to the State's anti-discrimination laws that will weaken protections for LGBTI Tasmanians.

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Media Release  |  14 Aug 2016


Preferential Voting, Ballot Paper

Premier Flags Weaker Anti-Discrimination Pre-Plebiscite

The government has been lobbied by the Australian Christian Lobby to weaken protections in the Anti-Discrimination Act 1998.

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Media Release  |  6 Jun 2016


LGBTI Flags

LGBTI Issues: Ultimate Support for a Simple Life

I rise tonight to respond to parliamentary secretary Mr Barnett's adjournment speech last evening on Safe Schools and his continued attack on LGBTI issues.

Andrea Dawkins  |  Parliamentary Activity  |  1 Jun 2016