Anti-Discrimination Legislation Amendment (Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Sex Characteristics Discrimination Commissioner) Bill 2026
Amends the Sex Discrimination Act 1984 to establish the Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Sex Characteristics Discrimination Commissioner to protect and promote the human rights of LGBTIQA+ people in Australia. Also makes consequential amendments to the Australian Human Rights Commission Act 1986 and Fair Work Act 2009 .
Summary from the official bill homepage.
Progress
| Date | Step |
|---|---|
| Senate | |
| 30 Jun 2026 | Introduced and read a first time |
| 30 Jun 2026 | Second reading moved |
Divisions on this bill
- 30 Jun 2026 Anti-Discrimination Legislation Amendment (Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Sex Characteristics Discrimination Commissioner) Bill 2026 - First Reading - Let a vote happen Carried Senate 35–8
- 30 Jun 2026 Anti-Discrimination Legislation Amendment (Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Sex Characteristics Discrimination Commissioner) Bill 2026 - First Reading - Let it be introduced Carried Senate 35–6
Official record: bill homepage at aph.gov.au, full text and documents on ParlInfo.