29 Mar Law & Politics Our parliament needs to become a more inclusive and welcoming place for all 29/03/2023 By Mike Gaffney 0 comments This is a lightly edited transcript of a speech given to the Tasmanian Legislative Council 28 March 2023. It is republished with permis...Continue reading
01 Mar Law & Politics Religious schools can build a community of faith without discriminating 02/03/2023 By Liam Elphick 0 comments In 2018, Australians were shocked to learn that religious schools still had the right to discriminate against LGBTQ students and staff....Continue reading
27 Jan Law & Politics In recognising all faiths and beliefs, we can show fairness and equity 27/01/2023 By David Lewis 0 comments This is a lightly edited transcript of a speech given to the Fraser Coast Regional Council on 25 February 2023. It is republished with ...Continue reading
19 Nov Law & Politics Why religious discrimination is okay 20/11/2022 By Gary Bakker 0 comments To ‘discriminate’ is a very useful, indeed necessary, activity. The original and broader meaning of the word is to recognise and unders...Continue reading
15 Oct Law & Politics The need for caution when prioritising employers’ values over individuals’ rights 15/10/2022 By Hugh Harris 0 comments Many would see the removal of Andrew Thorburn from his position as a victory for progressive values over intolerance. While this messy ...Continue reading
11 Oct Ethics & Religion Between swinging arms and chins: The push for ‘religious freedom’ 04/08/2022 By Neil Francis 0 comments This is an excerpt from Neil Francis’ soon-to-be published Part 2 of the Religiosity in Australia research series, commissioned ...Continue reading
05 Oct Ethics & Religion Not so different: Does religion deserve special protection? 04/08/2022 By Ian Robinson 0 comments A new draft of the federal religious discrimination legislation proposes to give special rights to the words and actions of religious p...Continue reading