In the past month, a renewed push from MP Alex Greenwich, Equality Australia, and the Independent Education Union has intensified calls for an overhaul of New South Wales’ anti-discrimination laws. Their core objective is clear: the removal of longstanding religious exemptions that allow Christian schools to operate effectively as, well, Christian schools. 

In the past month, a renewed push from MP Alex Greenwich, Equality Australia, and the Independent Education Union has intensified calls for an overhaul of New South Wales’ anti-discrimination laws. Their core objective is clear: the removal of longstanding religious exemptions that allow Christian schools to operate effectively as, well, Christian schools. 

In the past month, a renewed push from MP Alex Greenwich, Equality Australia, and the Independent Education Union has intensified calls for an overhaul of New South Wales’ anti-discrimination laws. Their core objective is clear: the removal of longstanding religious exemptions that allow Christian schools to operate effectively as, well, Christian schools. 

The incident exposes the consequences of policies that prioritise gender identity over biological sex in high-risk custodial settings. Women in prison cannot choose their accommodation. They cannot leave when they feel unsafe. Their protection rests entirely with the state.

This is an unprecedented gag order. Parliament exists to discuss and debate laws — especially laws that involve life and death. When something this serious happens, Parliament should be asking questions, not being told to stay silent.