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Anti-Discrimination Legislation Amendment (Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Sex Characteristics Discrimination Commissioner) Bill 2026
Sponsor: MCKIM, Sen Nick
- Introduced30 June 2026
What does this bill do, in plain English?
Creates a new commissioner role to investigate discrimination based on sexual orientation, gender identity and sex characteristics.
How parliament voted
senate · 30 June 2026
Bills — Anti-Discrimination Legislation Amendment (Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Sex Characteristics Discrimination Commissioner) Bill 2026; First Reading
358The ayes have it · 27 votes
35 ayes, 8 noessenate · 30 June 2026
Bills — Anti-Discrimination Legislation Amendment (Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Sex Characteristics Discrimination Commissioner) Bill 2026; First Reading
356The ayes have it · 29 votes
35 ayes, 6 noes
Source: Australian Parliament House bill record
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