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 Bill1st House
2nd House
Law
Introduced by: 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 Minister must consult LGBTIQA+ people and peak bodies before appointing them.
The Commissioner cannot work another paid job unless the Minister 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 Minister.
The Commission must report to the Minister on the state of LGBTIQA+ human rights in other countries.
The Minister 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'.