Discussion on changes to the act brought on by Senator Alex Antic didn’t even get off the ground. In a historic move, Labor, with help from the Greens and Teals, succeeded in quashing the debate completely. Only LNP and One Nation Senators voted in favour. Read parliament notes … HERE
As a result …
The Declaration has been advised to delay any attempt to change the Sex Discrimination Act via other senators. To do so would be a waste of scarce money and time.
We had planned on a visit to Canberra this year as we anticipated a warm reception from either a LNP majority or minority government. As you know, this did not happen.
The Declaration committee will meet late September to discuss a pivot in direction that doers not include attempting to sway government policy. Watch this space.