GOVERNMENT PERSISTS WITH ATTEMPTS TO WATER DOWN SEX DISCRIMINATION ACT

Although the issue of providing scholarships for boys in the Catholic education system has been resolved, the government refuses to abandon its campaign to amend the Sex Discrimination Act. The government re-introduced these amendments on 11 August and insists it will pursue this issue. What a way to celebrate the Act’s 20th birthday (1 August, 1984 was the day the Act was proclaimed). Let’s hope the election is called on Sunday and that these insidious plans are derailed – permanently. Read the Second Reading Speech and the press release from the Attorney-General and the Minister for Education. Extract from Federal Hansard 142Aug11_04MARK LATHAM OPPOSES MEASURES TO ENCOURAGE MALE ROLE MODELS FOR OUR PRIMARY SCHOOLS