Labor urged to axe faith school bill exemption

Key points

• Equality advocates are urging the federal government to support an independent MP's bill that would stop religious schools discriminating against students and staff over sexuality or marital status. Independent MP Allegra Spender introduced the amendment to the House of Representatives on Monday.
• The bill has Greens support. Labor committed to reforming anti-discrimination laws before the 2022 election, but a report tabled in March 2024 has not yet led to changes.
• The attorney-general's office did not say whether Labor will back the bill.