Ban on Requesting Information Based on Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity or Sex Characteristics
Anti-Discrimination Legislation Amendment (Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Sex Characteristics Discrimination Commissioner) Bill 2026
Private Member's BillSenate
House of Representatives
Assent
Topics
discrimination gender identity human rights intersex LGBTIQA+ sex characteristics sexual orientation
Introduced by: Senator Nick McKim (GRN)
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Effects of this bill
If this bill passes, it means that:
People cannot request information from others if that information would not be asked for regardless of the person's sexual orientation, gender identity or sex characteristics.
A new Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Sex Characteristics Discrimination Commissioner is established; the Attorney-General must consult LGBTIQA+ people and peak bodies before appointing them.
The Commissioner cannot work another paid job unless the Attorney-General approves; their total time in the role cannot exceed 7 years.
The Australian Human Rights Commission must examine Commonwealth laws to see if they protect LGBTIQA+ people; it must report its findings to the Attorney-General.
The Commission must report to the Attorney-General on the state of LGBTIQA+ human rights in other countries.
The Attorney-General must table these reports in Parliament within 15 sitting days of receiving them.
The law replaces the term 'intersex status' with 'innate variations of sex characteristics'.