Inquiry finds Catholic school discriminated against staff over sexual orientation
An inquiry into bullying and discrimination within Tasmanian schools has made 33 recommendations, including a blanket call for "all schools" to implement anti-discrimination and anti-bullying policies.
A parliamentary inquiry into bullying, discrimination and harassment in Tasmanian schools has found that the Catholic Education Tasmania discriminated against staff based on sexual orientation and marital status. The two-year inquiry, initiated by independent MP Kristie Johnston, made 33 recommendations, including a call for all schools to implement anti-discrimination and anti-bullying policies.
The inquiry chair, Labor MP Brian Mitchell, predicts the public focus will be on the findings related to LGBTIQA+ students in Catholic schools. The report also highlighted the disproportionate impact of bullying, harassment and discrimination on LGBTIQA+ students and those with disabilities. Catholic Education Tasmania was found to deny senior leadership positions to staff who aren't in regular relationships or are homosexual, and denies this is compliant with federal Sex Discrimination Act.
The inquiry's findings have sparked criticism, with some alleging it goes too far in targeting religious freedom.
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