Anti-Discrimination and Body Freedom Act 2025
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Drafted by Vincent Marty, Founder of NaturismRE
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Petition Title:
Support the Anti-Discrimination and Body Freedom Act 2025
Preamble:
In a modern democratic society, no individual should face discrimination or exclusion for peacefully living in harmony with their body, beliefs, and nature. Naturism — a lifestyle based on non-sexual social nudity, personal freedom, environmental respect, and body acceptance — is still misunderstood and stigmatised in Australia. This petition calls on the Australian Parliament to adopt the proposed Anti-Discrimination and Body Freedom Act 2025, which recognises the rights of individuals who lawfully practise naturism or clothing-optional living, and protects them from unjust treatment in areas such as employment, education, housing, and access to services.
Why It Matters:
Naturists deserve the same rights and dignity as any other group in society. When practised lawfully, naturism promotes body positivity, health, environmental awareness, and personal growth — yet it is still grounds for exclusion, mockery, or harassment. This proposed Act will ensure that peaceful, lawful naturist expression is respected and protected.
What the Act Will Do:
Recognise Naturism and clothing-optional lifestyles as legitimate personal and cultural expressions.
Prohibit discrimination against naturists in employment, housing, education, and access to services.
Allow legal recourse for individuals who experience unfair treatment due to their naturist beliefs or practices.
Ensure public education and awareness to reduce stigma, promote inclusion, and foster mutual respect.
We Call On the Australian Government To:
Formally acknowledge lawful naturist and clothing-optional lifestyles as protected under anti-discrimination law.
Introduce and pass the Anti-Discrimination and Body Freedom Act 2025 as drafted by Vincent Marty, Founder of NaturismRE.
Support public education campaigns that promote understanding of naturism, body freedom, and inclusion.
Below is a more formal presentation of how the Bill will look like:
PARTIE 1 - PRÉLIMINAIRE
1. Short Title
This Act may be cited as the Anti-Discrimination and Body Freedom Act 2025.
2. Commencement
This Act shall commence on a day to be fixed by proclamation.
3. Purpose
The purpose of this Act is to:
Affirm the right of individuals to adopt a naturist or clothing-optional lifestyle without fear of discrimination.
Prohibit unjust treatment in employment, housing, education, and access to services based on lawful body freedom expressions.
Promote respect, dignity, and inclusion for individuals who peacefully practise naturism.
4. Définitions
Aux fins du présent acte :
Naturism means a lifestyle choice characterised by the practice of social nudity in private or lawful public settings, accompanied by respect for others, self, and the environment.
Clothing-optional lifestyle refers to the voluntary choice to engage in nudity or minimal clothing where lawful and appropriate.
Protected naturist activity means non-sexual, peaceful, lawful conduct involving nudity or semi-nudity in line with personal beliefs or cultural, environmental, or philosophical expressions.
Discrimination includes any direct or indirect unfavourable treatment, exclusion, or restriction based on a person’s naturist lifestyle or body freedom expressions.
PART 2 – PROTECTED RIGHTS
5. Recognition of Naturism and Body Freedom as a Protected Lifestyle
(1) Peaceful, non-sexual public nudity and naturist activities shall be recognised as protected expressions of personal identity and lifestyle, subject to lawful limitations.
(2) Individuals shall not be treated less favourably because they identify as naturists or engage in clothing-optional conduct where such conduct is legal.
6. Prohibited Discrimination
It is unlawful to discriminate against a person, directly or indirectly, on the basis of their lawful naturist activity or body freedom expressions in any of the following contexts:
(a) Employment or occupation
(b) Housing or accommodation
(c) Education and enrolment
(d) Access to goods, services, and facilities
(e) Participation in clubs, associations, or public activities
(f) Public service or governmental access
PART 3 – LEGAL RECOURSE AND ENFORCEMENT
7. Complaints and Remedies
(1) An individual who believes they have been discriminated against under this Act may lodge a formal complaint with the relevant state or federal anti-discrimination body.
(2) Remedies may include:
(a) Orders for compensation
(b) Reinstatement or restoration of access
(c) Formal apologies or retractions
(d) Injunctive relief where appropriate
8. Burden of Proof
Where an allegation of discrimination is made, the respondent must provide reasonable justification for their conduct if the claimant establishes a prima facie case.
9. Offences and Penalties
(1) It is an offence to harass, intimidate, threaten, or publicly humiliate a person due to their naturist or clothing-optional lifestyle.
(2) Individuals or institutions found guilty of systemic or repeated violations may be subject to additional civil penalties, education orders, or public reporting measures.
PART 4 – MISCELLANEOUS
10. Education and Awareness
(1) Public awareness campaigns shall be supported to educate employers, schools, service providers, and the community on body freedom, non-discrimination, and naturism.
(2) Government bodies are encouraged to consult with naturist organisations in the formulation of policies impacting body freedom.
11. Severability
If any provision of this Act is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in effect.
12. Review of the Act
This Act shall be reviewed within five (5) years of commencement to assess its effectiveness in protecting naturists from discrimination.
NOTES EXPLICATIVES (non législatives)
This Act aims to balance public decency expectations with individual freedoms, promoting inclusiveness and reducing stigma. It affirms that naturism, when practised lawfully and respectfully, should not be grounds for exclusion or discrimination in a modern democratic society.