World of Politics

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Australia: Religious discrimination bill: what will Australians be allowed to say and do if it passes?

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The government’s explanatory memo outlines how the bill’s far-reaching effects will change public life dramatically – in medical services, schools, offices and hospitals

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'For all Australians': PM releases new religious discrimination bill with 11 key changes

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The definition of a "religious body" that will be able to hire and fire staff on religious grounds will be expanded under the Morrison government's proposed religious discrimination laws, while conscientious objection provisions for health practitioners will be narrowed.

US: The “Fairness for All” Act is an Affront to Existing Civil Rights Protections

Today, national advocacy groups expressed strong opposition to the so-called “Fairness For All” Act, as introduced in Congress. If enacted, this bill would undermine civil rights protections for women, people of color, people of faith and create substandard protections for LGBTQ people.

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US: Fairness for All Act seeks middle ground on LGBTQ rights

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Newly introduced legislation in the U.S. House backed by the Mormon Church seeks to strike a middle ground on LGBT rights and religious freedom in federal civil rights law, although major proponents of each refuse to support the legislation.

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US: DHS proposal to require U.S. citizens undergo airport facial scans draws fire

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A plan by administration to require U.S. citizens to have their faces scanned when they enter or leave the United States is drawing criticism from privacy advocates and at least one lawmaker, who said he intends to introduce legislation to prohibit the practice.