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Western Australia’s anti-discrimination laws set to see major reform for the first time in 40 years.  

The Equal Opportunity Bill 2026 proposes new protections against discrimination, harassment, and vilification, including for LGBTQIA+ people, people with disabilities and those experiencing homelessness or family violence. 
 
But questions remain about where the protections begin and end, and if the law extends too far or not far enough.

Western Australia&rsquo;s anti-discrimination laws set to see major reform for the first time in 40 years.&nbsp;&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-10-20/wa-religious-schools-no-longer-able-to-discriminate/107289636">The Equal Opportunity Bill</a>&nbsp;2026 proposes new protections against discrimination, harassment, and vilification, including for LGBTQIA+ people, people with disabilities and those experiencing homelessness or family violence.&nbsp; &nbsp; But questions remain about where the protections begin and end, and&nbsp;if the law extends too far or not far enough.