Sex Discrimination Amendment (Sex-based Rights) Bill 2026
Amends the Sex Discrimination Act 1984 to: change definitions for ‘gender identity’, ‘man’, ‘woman’, ‘intersex status’ and ‘sexual orientation’; and include provisions relating to exclusive services, activities and spaces for women.
Summary from the official bill homepage.
Progress
| Date | Step |
|---|---|
| House | |
| 25 May 2026 | Introduced and read a first time |
| 25 May 2026 | Second reading moved |
| 29 Jun 2026 | Second reading debate |
Official record: bill homepage at aph.gov.au, full text and documents on ParlInfo.