Katy Gallagher (ACT, Australian Labor Party, Minister for the Public Service) Share this | Hansard source

The consideration the government gives is through its own decision-making processes about DGR status. In relation to the organisation Senator Whitten has outlined, the government believes this organisation does very important work for the LGBTIQ+ community in terms of advocacy, support, counselling and education. Across a whole range of functions, that organisation makes a significant community contribution to our country. Senator Whitten, I understand you don't agree with that listing but the government and those on this side of the chamber acknowledge the very valuable and significant role that organisation plays in supporting the LGBTIQ+ community and their families. We strongly support the listing of that organisation, and no doubt the Senate will have more to consider in relation to that.