Legislation for LGBTQI+ Protections in Queensland, Australia
Left-wing lawmakers in Queensland, Australia have introduced legislation to provide stronger protections for trans, gender diverse, and intersex people. The updated discrimination laws will offer protections against discrimination and vilification for LGBTQI+ claimants and will introduce a new attribute of 'sex characteristics' to protect the intersex community.
Key Points
- New laws in Queensland to protect LGBTQI+ community
- Introducing 'sex characteristics' attribute for intersex community
- Similar legislation introduced in other parts of the world like California
Pros
- Provides stronger protections for trans, gender diverse, and intersex people
- Clearer and more inclusive laws against gender identity discrimination and vilification
Cons
- May face opposition from conservative groups