Tag: Religious Freedom
Ten years jail for praying in Victoria
The Victorian government for reaching new heights and depths of totalitarian control over citizens’ behaviour
Sydney Archbishop addresses NSW Parliament on Religious Freedom
Human rights are not a “zero sum game,” said Sydney Archbishop Anthony Fisher OP to NSW Parliament
Thousands back religious freedom bill
Most say it should be illegal to discriminate on the basis of religious belief in NSW.
Activist drops claim against mum of four
A discrimination claim brought by an activist against a Brisbane mum exposes a troubling trend, says lawyer.
Leaders outraged by Trumps’ St JPII visit
Washington archbishop said the saint would not condone the US President's actions of recent days.
Catholic protest sees unfair rules scrapped
Campaign forces NSW Government to treat churches equal to pubs in easing of restrictions.
Remedy for a double standard in NSW law
Bill would make NSW anti-discrimination law consistent
Without very much fanfare, a very significant bill was tabled in the NSW Parliament last week. The Anti-Discrimination...
Catholic leaders back religious freedom bid
Bishop Umbers and others applaud attempt to implement Ruddock Review recommendation in NSW.
Bid to protect freedom against unfair claims
Proposed changes to NSW anti-discrimination laws could be brought to Parliament as early as June.
Kevin Donnelly: Free speech is essential
Banning debate creates a dictatorship
Swamped as it has been by the daily news of stories like the coronavirus it’s understandable why so little attention...
Bishops highlight gaps in freedom law
Proposed law fails to adequately protect religious people and faith-based organisations.
Monica Doumit: A strange way to save the world
Anyone who knows me well knows that I am a sucker for Christmas music. It’s not just the traditional carols that I love, or...
