New data released by Equality Australia shows that 72 per cent of Australians support legal protections for LGBTI students and teachers. Equality Australia’s report also shows that 67 per cent of Liberal voters support legal protections preventing faith-based schools from expelling students or firing teachers “for being gay or transgender”.

The numbers come in the lead-up to February, when Prime Minister Scott Morrison is expected to put forth his government’s religious freedoms legislation. With the results of the Senate inquiry into LGBTI discrimination in schools also pending, Equality Australia says the figures show Australians are ready for the matter to be dealt with comprehensively once and for all.

“Australians believe in equality and fairness, not discrimination,” said Aram Hosie, Director of Engagement at Equality Australia. “These results show Australians clearly oppose discrimination against LGBTQ students and teachers in faith based schools. Read more via Star Observer