Negotiations between the Coalition and Labor on discrimination law changes have broken down over concern the government wants religious schools to retain special powers to regulate LGBT students’ behaviour.

LGBTI advocates and Labor are concerned the government bill prohibits students from being expelled solely for their sexuality or gender identity but could lead to discrimination by allowing policies that punish them for breaching church doctrine.

Two weeks ago the prime minister, Scott Morrison, promised to legislate to prevent discrimination by religious schools against gay students, and said that the parliament “should use the next fortnight to ensure this matter is addressed”. Read more via the Guardian