The bill has been re-written so non-religious people in aged care will be able to be sacked, to be replaced by less qualified religious people:Aged care providers should select staff based on their qualifications, experience and character rather than their religion, an aged care lawyer tells Australian Ageing Agenda.
The Federal Government released a second exposure draft of its Religious Discrimination Bill last Tuesday incorporating key changes suggested by religious bodies and other stakeholders since the first draft was released in August.
Among them, religious aged care, hospital, and accommodation providers can now take faith into account in staffing decisions to preserve a religious ethos.
https://www.australianageingagenda.com.au/2019/12/19/religious-discrimination-bill-presents-challenges-for-workers/
