In 2011 there is still no national Australian law to protect LGBTI* people from discrimination. 

On 22 September 2011 the Federal Government signaled its intention to review existing anti-discrimination laws, releasing a discussion paper to invite community input. Submissions will close on 1 February 2012. This is our chance to ensure that the LGBTI community are finally included within Federal Anti-discrimination laws. 

■ Read the Discussion Paper here: http://bit.ly/quUpoo 

■ Visit the website here: http://bit.ly/rk91aO

New national poll: 85% of Australians support
Federal Government introducing anti-discrimination laws

1 July 2009

Rudd Government applauded for co-sponsoring UN GLBTI declaration

But more work needed on national anti-discrimination laws

10 December 2008

Lobby group the Australian Coalition for Equality has today welcomed a commitment from the Federal Government to co-sponsor a non-binding UN declaration calling for the decriminalisation of homosexuality.

The proposed declaration, to be presented by France and supported by all 27 member nations of the European Union, states that the laws that criminalise GLBTI people in 85 nations worldwide are fundamental breaches of the UN Declaration of Human Rights.

Australian Coalition for Equality spokesperson Rod Swift has congratulated the Federal Government on now taking a leadership role in fostering international human rights.

"We understand the Australian Mission to the General Assembly in New York has been instructed not only to support the French Statement, but to sign on as a co-sponsor," Mr Swift said.