Religious Discrimination Bill

Don’t Divide us!

27 February 2020

Former High Court Justice believes Religious Discrimination Bill should not proceed – new campaign launched

Former Justice of the High Court, The Hon Michael Kirby AC CMG believes that the Religious Discrimination Bill should not proceed as the new #DontDivideUs campaign is launched against the government’s proposed laws today.

“All Australians – whether they practise a religion, are ‘lapsed’ or belong to the quickly swelling ranks of those declaring ‘no religion’ – could be worse off on grounds of religious belief.”

“This is not a bill that protects Australians from discrimination on religious grounds. Instead, it actively facilitates intolerance and will work to divide rather than unite Australians.” 

“The government should heed the chorus of opposition to this law and abandon this ill-considered measure” Mr Kirby said.

Read the full Media Release here

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Australian Government Religious Freedom Review

The Australian Government announced in late 2017 a review into the protection of religious freedom in Australia. The review appears to be motivated more by a desire to appease the religious right in Australia a and entrench religious privilege. CAHS made a submission to the Review arguing that the freedom of belief and conscience of all people should be protected.

Read CAHS submission here