Gay teachers left exposed to ensure equality laws pass

Independent MP Alex Greenwich prioritised the safety and dignity of the LGBTQIA+ community in his bill. Video by AAP.

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00:00Today is a really exciting day for the LGBTQIA plus community.

00:05The Premier has said he recommends support for my bill with amendment,

00:10and we hope to see the legislation passed through the lower house this week.

00:15I have obviously had to compromise significantly to get here.

00:20I have scaled my legislation down to the provisions that deal with the safety and dignity

00:27of trans people, of sex workers, of rainbow families and the LGBTQIA plus community.

00:34There is going to be more work to do after today, but these reforms in the legislation,

00:39including allowing trans people to update their birth certificate, are urgent.

00:44Also, some of the domestic violence protections, threats to out someone,

00:49making that a coercive control offence, is urgent.

00:53Today we welcome the Premier's commitment to the Equality Bill,

00:56and we call on all MPs to back this legislation through the Parliament this week.

01:02This week is an opportunity to be on the right side of history,

01:06to finally remove the archaic, cruel and discriminatory laws

01:10that impact on members of our communities every day.