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Inclusivity

Standing up for our diverse community

Equality, safety & respect for women

Equality, safety, and respect for women and girls – including stronger action to address domestic violence.

Protection from discrimination and antisemitism

New laws to protect LGBTQ+ students and teachers from discrimination at school and ensuring people of faith are free from vilification and antisemitism.

Humane treatment of refugees

Humane treatment of refugees, ending the uncertainty for eight thousand people seeking asylum who have been living in limbo in Australia for a decade.

Inclusivity| Standing up for our *diverse community*

Delivered

It’s a privilege to stand-up for the values of our vibrant, diverse, and welcoming community here in Wentworth. I’m proud to have helped deliver:

  • [/] 26 weeks paid parental leave, with super paid on top – as well as a new ombudsman to combat sexual assault at universities.
  • [/] Australia’s first antisemitism envoy – who I will continue to work with to address the alarming rise in antisemitism, especially at universities.
  • [/] Inclusion of our LGBTQ+ community in the census – finally recognising our wonderful diversity and helping to deliver better services for the community.

Future Plans

Whilst some politicians are seeking to divide us, I want to build a fairer, kinder, and more united Australia. I’m focused on:

  • Equality, safety, and respect for women and girls – including stronger action to address domestic violence.
  • New laws to protect LGBTQ+ students and teachers from discrimination at school – and ensuring people of faith are free from vilification.
  • Humane treatment of refugees – ending the uncertainty for eight thousand people seeking asylum who have been living in limbo in Australia for a decade.

Watch & Read

  • Census
    • ABC RN Drive - Allegra Spender urges government to reverse LGBTQ+ census decision (link)
    • The Guardian - Extra census questions needed for LGBTQ+ community policy making (link
    • Q News - Liberals panned for calling inquiry into census (link)
  • Antisemitism
    • Sky News - Allegra Spender has always supported a two state solution for Israel and Palestine (link)
    • ABC News – Allegra discusses the importance of action on antisemitism (link)
  • Refugees
    • SBS News - Thousands trapped for years in 'fast track' visa system (link)
  • Parental Leave
    • Women's Agenda - The 'motherhood penalty' is holding women back (link)

Speeches in Parliament

  • Tabling Mel Arnost’s petition to end gendered violence: 27 March 2024 (link)
  • Women’s economic empowerment: 12 February 2024 (link)
  • Commemorating the victims of the Bondi Junction tragedy: 14 May 2024 (link)
  • Support for the Lokahi Foundation: 19 March 2024 (link)
  • Counter Terrorism Legislation Amendment Bill: Banning Nazi symbols, 29 November 2023 (link)
  • Antisemitism and social cohesion: 16 November 2023 (link)

In Detail - 

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