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We express our identity through many different forms; citizenship, skin colour, ethnicity, culture, language, religion, work, clothing, age, sex etc. The point being that expressions of identity are limitless. However in saying that the ability to express one’s identity how one wishes, is very important. It provides us with a means to express our personality. The state, nor another individual, should be able to, or enable anybody to deprive another of their ability to express their chosen identity. In this regard there is no doubt that sexual orientation and sex and/or gender identity form a legitimate basis by which a person should be able to identify without fear of repercussion. Uniform Laws From reading the discussions materials supplied on the consultation’s website it seems somewhat irrational for a person to be protected from discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and sex and/or gender identity at a state/territory level but not at a federal level. No relevant explanation has been provided for this lack of uniformity between the laws. It would seem to be common knowledge that discrimination knows no boundaries, likewise modes to redress this form of discrimination should not be limited to the jurisdiction in which it occurs. Reflecting Societal Change I am of the opinion that there appears to be an community impetus to ensure that discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and sex and/or gender identity is an offence in under federal law. This is indicated in the public support for the Commonwealth Parliament to reform the legislation relating to entitlements received by married couples so as to ensure that same-sex couples also have access to them. Although this fell short of providing for legal recognition of same sex marriages, it shows that the community no longer believes that it is legitimate to discriminate against a person on the basis of their sexual orientation or identity. 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