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Documents obtained under FOI reveal that the ABS rejected arguments from religious groups that changing the biased census question on religion would be problematic — but went ahead and confirmed the use of the same question in 2026 anyway. #auspol nsl.org.au/g...


A hotline set up in 2023 claims to have identified more than 200 alleged historical child abuse offenders in the secretive Christian sect known as the Two by Twos. #auspol abc.net.au/news/2025-12-0…...


This is a truly shameful attempt at fearmongering by Sydney Archbishop Anthony Fisher. To refer to VAD "kill teams" and imply that aged care residents are at risk if another resident chooses VAD is a desperate and unworthy misrepresentation. nsl.org.au/go/archbi...


"The leaders of extremist religious sect the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church this week tightened their grip over every aspect of their members’ lives and finances, while rejecting the prime minister’s accusation that they’re a cult." #auspol bit.ly/4ocz2n2

theage.com.au

‘We’re not a cult’ and a call for $250 million: Inside Exclusive Brethren’s rallying call to members

Leaked recordings reveal the church’s leadership swinging back at the prime minister labelling it a cult and how it plans to deal with a Tax Office probe.


"LGBTQIA+ and religious young people are erased in this legislative environment, because it assumes that religious and LGBTQIA+ communities do not overlap. Our research shows this isn’t the case." #auspol theconversation.com/school-exempti…...


Barrister Rachel Doyle, SC, has taken aim at judges and barristers who wear formal court robes to the Catholic Red Mass, saying it risked creating a perception of connection between the secular institution of the law and the religious institution. #auspol bit.ly/4pkXYcO

afr.com

Judges lashed for ‘rear guard action’ to rehabilitate Dyson Heydon

Rachel Doyle, SC, told a courtroom that women in the legal profession felt there was “a sunset clause” on caring about workplace sexual harassment.


The Queensland government has reshuffled its school curriculum board to introduce "a diverse skill set" — including a former Catholic Education director and a founding member of right-wing lobby group Advance Australia. #qldpol bit.ly/47J5loD

theage.com.au

Right-wing group founder added to Queensland school curriculum board

The Advance Australia founder is among three new members appointed to replace unceremoniously dumped union leaders.


The ACT has expanded the liability of churches, sporting groups & other organisations to make them vicariously liable for acts of child sex abuse perpetrated by people such as clergymen, volunteers & coaches who are in positions akin to employment. #auspol abc.net.au/news/2025-10-3…

abc.net.au

ACT closes 'legal loophole' making institutions more liable for child sexual abuse

Survivors and lawyers welcome the nation-leading legislation, with legal action against churches, sporting groups and others to be affected.


Anyone still unsure of the esteem in which the #LNP hold women? Their new concern is that women will carry a baby to term and then abort it at the last minute so they can claim parental leave under the new stillbirth-oriented Baby Priya's Bill. #auspol sbs.com.au/news/article/d…

sbs.com.au

'Rosaries off our ovaries': Coalition MPs face growing criticism over abortion claims

Suggestion that ensuring maternity leave for women who experience stillbirths could have "unintended consequences" has raised eyebrows.


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