When is discrimination not discrimination?

The Brumby Labor Government will better balance the right of individuals to be free from discrimination and the right to religious freedom under changes proposed to the Equal Opportunity Act, according to Acting Premier and Attorney-General Rob Hulls.

Mr Hulls said the changes would narrow the scope of the current religious exemptions to ensure that religious groups can no longer discriminate on the grounds of race, disability, age, physical features, political belief or activity, and breastfeeding.

But religious groups would continue to be able to discriminate on other grounds including sexuality or marital status if it was in accordance with their beliefs.

“These proposed changes follow consultation with religious bodies and have the support of the Catholic Church,” Mr Hulls said.

Here's the link to Mr Hull's press release:

http://www.premier.vic.gov.au/attorney-general/religious-freedom-to-be-protected-under-equal-opportunity-changes.html

All I have to say is to remember these words from WB Yeats:

"Once you attempt legislation upon religious grounds, you open the way for every kind of intolerance and religious persecution. "