Senate Blocks Bill Protecting Aussies from Jab Discrimination – Labor, Greens, Crossbench to Blame! (Pauline Hanson)

Today I asked the Senate to support my COVID-19 Vaccination Status (Prevention of Discrimination) Bill 2022.

This bill would have protected Australians from discrimination based on COVID-19 vaccination status across Australia, including in employment, education, accommodation, and services.

It would have applied to the Commonwealth, States, Territories, and non-government entities, ensuring individuals are not unfairly treated due to their vaccination status.

It would have protected free movement within and between States and given parents greater power to protect their children from vaccination coercion.

This bill would have upheld Australians' rights and freedoms against government overreach and abuse.

I would like to thank the Coalition and Senator Babet for their support, but unfortunately, the legislation was voted down by Labor and the Greens, with assistance from key crossbenchers who chose to abstain from the vote.

Senators Lambie, Tyrell, Pocock, Van, Thorpe, and Payman were all absent from the chamber, allowing Labor and the Greens the numbers to defeat this vital legislation.

To add insult to injury, Labor used their speaking time to insult Australians who support my legislation as fringe conspiracy theorists.

How shameful.



[Posted at the SpookyWeather2 blog, August 15, 2024.]