Bill
Anti-Discrimination Legislation Amendment (Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Sex Characteristics Discrimination Commissioner) Bill 2026
before parliament, as at 2026-06-30.
- Sponsor
- Nick McKim
- Portfolio
- Not recorded
Recorded stages
- introduced — 2026-06-30
- second reading — 2026-06-30
Divisions
- The majority voted in favour of a [motion](https://www.openaustralia.org.au/senate/?gid=2026-06-30.145.8): > *That so much of the standing orders be suspended as would prevent the motion being moved immediately and determined without amendment or debate.* This means that Tasmanian Senator Nick McKim (Greens) can now introduce [his motion](https://theyvoteforyou.org.au/divisions/senate/2026-06-30/19). #### Rebellion South Australian Senator [Alex Antic](https://theyvoteforyou.org.au/people/senate/sa/alex_antic) rebelled against the rest of his party and voted "no" while the rest of the Liberal Party voted "yes". — 2026-06-30, Senate: affirmative, ayes 35, noes 8
- The majority voted in favour of a [motion](https://www.openaustralia.org.au/senate/?gid=2026-06-30.147.1): > *That the following bill be introduced:* > > *A Bill for an Act to amend the law relating to discrimination and human rights, and for related purposes.* In other words, they voted to allow Tasmanian Senator [Nick McKim](https://theyvoteforyou.org.au/people/senate/tasmania/nick_mckim) (Greens) proceed with introducing the [Anti-Discrimination Legislation Amendment (Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Sex Characteristics Discrimination Commissioner) Bill 2026](https://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=s1499). #### Rebellion South Australian Senator [Alex Antic](https://theyvoteforyou.org.au/people/senate/sa/alex_antic) rebelled against the rest of his party and voted "no" while the rest of the Liberal Party voted "yes". — 2026-06-30, Senate: affirmative, ayes 35, noes 6
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