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Anti-Discrimination Legislation Amendment (Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Sex Characteristics Discrimination Commissioner) Bill 2026

Sponsor: MCKIM, Sen Nick

  1. 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

Every recorded division on this bill, from the official division record via TheyVoteForYou.

  • senate · 30 June 2026

    Bills — Anti-Discrimination Legislation Amendment (Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Sex Characteristics Discrimination Commissioner) Bill 2026; First Reading

    358

    The ayes have it · 27 votes

    35 ayes, 8 noes
  • senate · 30 June 2026

    Bills — Anti-Discrimination Legislation Amendment (Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Sex Characteristics Discrimination Commissioner) Bill 2026; First Reading

    356

    The ayes have it · 29 votes

    35 ayes, 6 noes

Source: Australian Parliament House bill record

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