Read VIC Premier Daniel Andrew’s ‘safe space’ Facebook rant

By James Branson

So, um, the Labor party is certainly coming out all guns blazing on the rights of gender diverse and same-sex attracted people over the last 24 hourse.

Bill Shorten has called Corey Bernardi a homophobe to his stupid face, and Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has gone on a Facebook rant regarding the Turnbull Government’s “investigation” of the Safe Schools program. Check it out below:

Wow.

The Liberals now plan to “investigate” (meaning: ultimately shut down) the Safe Schools Coalition, a program that looks after teenagers who are getting bullied at school.

Why?

Take a guess.

Because this particular program is designed to help a particular group of teenagers: those who are attracted to the same-sex.

After all, they’re far more likely to get bullied at school – and this program is designed to make them feel safe.

Now some Liberals have discovered it, and want to see the end of it.

Here’s what I think.

Schools have to be a safe place for every kid – no exceptions.

Teachers have to be given the tools to deal with every situation – no excuses.

And there is absolutely nothing wrong with this effective little program, which achieves the above two aims and nothing more.

But let’s be honest here: I don’t think these extreme Liberals are actually offended by the structure of the program, or the teachers who lead it.

I just think they’re offended by the kids who need it.

They don’t like the fact that some young people might be different.

And I’m sick of it.

I’m sick of Liberal politicians telling our kids that there’s something wrong with them – when there isn’t.

I’m sick of Liberal politicians trying to push us all back, whenever we all take a few steps forward.

Cory Bernadi says teenagers are too young to know about love and care and acceptance.

Well, I can assure you, Senator: they know a whole lot more about it than you.

Onya, Premier Andrews. Nicely said.