Submission: AHRC “Religious Freedom” Roundtable 18.2.16
Note: One 5.11.15 the Australian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) held a “Religious Freedom” roundtable, ostensibly for religious organisations. Belatedly, forums were arranged for “non-faith” groups (18.2.16) and LGBTI groups (19.2.16). While many topics may be raised at these “Religious Freedom” events, a central issue relates to legal changes faced by the federal government, once same-sex […]
IPSOS Poll 13.1.16 — 78% of Australians want the full separation of Church an State
Full IPSOS data on 2 Questions and 10 demographics Question 1: 78% want personal religion out of all government business. Question 2: 72% want that to be made clear in the Australian Constitution. Media Release 1.2.16 to all print and electronic media Herald Sun: Article on 2.2.16. 2UE with Mike Jeffreys: 10 minute interview. ABC […]
ABS Census Submission for 2016
SUBMISSION to the Australia Bureau of Statistics (ABS) re 2016 Census on “Religious Affiliation”. Q1, Q2 and Q3 refer to personal details. Q4. What is the name and address of your organisation?* Name of organisation: Atheism SA Incorporated Address of organisation: GPO Box 1890, Adelaide SA 5001 Q5. What is your position in the […]
National Curriculum Review
Launching his National Curriculum Review — headed by Professor Ken Wiltshire and Dr Kevin Donnelly — Federal Minister for Education, Christopher Pyne , said; “We are committed to … implementing an Australian Curriculum that is on par with the world’s best curricula.” If that is true, one subject all schools need less of — not […]