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Commission welcomes ALRC report on religious schools and anti-discrimination laws
The 黑料情报站 welcomes the tabling of the report by the Australian Law Reform Commission (ALRC) on Religious Educational Institutions and Anti-Discrimination Laws. The ALRC鈥檚 recommendations would ensure that students and teachers are protected from discrimination on the...
Rights and Freedoms
Loss of freedoms and rights has harmed us
OPINION November 18, 2021 Ronald Reagan famously said that 鈥渇reedom is a fragile thing and it鈥檚 never more than one generation away from extinction鈥. For many Australians, until recently, freedom has been something we have largely been able to take for granted in our daily lives. But with millions...
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Commemorating one year since the Christchurch mosque attack
Australia鈥檚 Race Discrimination Commissioner Chin Tan and Human Rights Commissioner Edward Santow have commemorated the one-year anniversary of the Christchurch mosque attack. In a joint statement, they said: 鈥淭he Christchurch massacre was deeply traumatic for New Zealand鈥檚 Muslim community. That...
Rights and Freedoms
Statement by Human Rights Commissioner Edward Santow
鈥淭he Commission will consider the Religious Freedom Review, and any proposals for reform, once the report is officially released. 鈥淎ny law reform proposal must protect the rights of everyone in Australia. 鈥淭he Commission made six recommendations to the Review. In addition to better public education...
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Religion and Human Rights in Modern Australia: Friends, Foes or Ships in the Night?
Western Sydney Open Forum CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY Acknowledgements 鈥 Traditional Aboriginal owners: the Darug Nation 鈥 Dr Sev Ozdowski AM If you鈥檝e read the papers or seen the news in the last few weeks, you might be forgiven for thinking that human rights are somehow radically incompatible with...
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Religion and Rights in a Diverse, Multicultural Community
Lecture Theatre 9, University of Tasmania, Newnham Campus, Newnham Drive, Launceston CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY Acknowledgements Traditional owners: Panninher and the Leterrermairrener People. Moderator: Professor Richard Eccleston, Director of the Institute for the Study of Social Change, University of...
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The lion and the lamb: freedom of religion in multicultural Australia
The lion and the lamb: freedom of religion in multicultural Australia Affinity Intercultural Foundation: Lunchtime Lecture Series CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY Introduction Acknowledgements Gadigal people of the Eora nation; Ahmet Polat. The Hon Ray Williams MP (NSW Minister for Multiculturalism, and...
Rights and Freedoms
Finding a balance for freedom of religion
Those of different beliefs need to be active in reshaping the conversation about religious freedom if it is to be preserved in law. Yesterday, the 黑料情报站 hosted the first of many religious freedom round tables. These round tables have resulted from a year-long consultation...
Rights and Freedoms
Why Geert Wilders should be allowed to visit Australia
Our borders should not be used to control access to unpopular ideas, and in the internet age such efforts are futile. According to reports, Lebanese Muslim Association president Samier Dandan鈥 has advised the Prime Minister not to grant a visa to controversial Dutch MP, Geert Wilders, using the...
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Religion, Law and Social Stability
Speech: 鈥楻eligion, Law and Social Stability鈥 by Tim Wilson Australia鈥檚 Human Rights Commissioner 22nd Annual International Law and Religion Symposium, Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah, USA
Rights and Freedoms
Religious Freedom in a Secular Society
Freedom of religion is a close ally and friend of the absolute freedoms of thought and conscience. Government cannot regulate it, and nor should they. Equally, it is closely allied to freedom of expression.
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