Labor MP Stephen Jones has delivered an emotional plea calling on the parliament not to pass the religious discrimination bill in its current form because of the damage it may cause to trans and gender diverse students. Jones revealed that his nephew Ollie, who was just 15, had taken his own life. 'He was uncertain about his gender and struggled with his mental health. Clearly the love and acceptance of his family and friends was not enough', the opposition assistant treasurer said. Jones implored his fellow parliamentarians to consider the message they are sending to the country's children. 'There have been too many funerals and too many grieving families. We have in our gift the power to do something'
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