What we do
Advocacy
We support denominations, organisations, churches and other faith communities to advocate effectively for religious freedom. This includes supportind faith leaders as they meet with politicians, resourcing “meet your candidate” forums during elections, and making it easy for people to write to, call and meet with their local MP to advocate on issues of religious freedom.
Legal Analysis
We provide world-class analysis of legislation and proposals to church leaders and other faith groups, writing submissions to Government and assisting and coordinating other responses.
Read our submissions and articles at our online public library
Our Current Campaigns
NSW “Conversion Therapy”
The Conversion Practices Ban Bill was introduced into Parliament on Wednesday March 13 and is likely to be debated THIS WEEK.
This legislation is a genuine attempt by the NSW Government to keep its promises to faith communities. However, there are important area where it is unclear leaving us uncertain what behaviour is banned.
We are urgently asking MPs to pass four amendments that will greatly improve clarity. With a vote as soon as Tuesday, it is urgent that we write to MPs TODAY.
Read more about the Conversion Practices bill
NSW “Equality” bill
The independent Member for Sydney, Alex Greenwich, has introduced his “Equality” bill, which would significantly undermine religious freedom in NSW. In collaboration with the heads of churches and a wide range of faith groups, Freedom for Faith has coordinated a campaign to call, write and meet with local MPs. We are also directly engaging with the Government and opposition on the future of the bill, and resourcing faith leaders in their advocacy.
Queensland Anti-Discrimination legislation
The Queensland Government has just released its proposed Anti-Discrimination legislation. This legislation would severely limit religious freedom, and the ability for churches, faith-based institutions and schools to operate based on their faith and employ people who live out that faith.
Freedom for Faith is currently working with the heads of churches and other faith groups to develop a response, including legal submissions and a public campaign.
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Tasmanian Election March 2024
In collaboration with the combined heads of churches in Tasmania, Freedom for Faith has supported churches in every Tasmanian electorate to hold a “meet your candidate” forum. These forums are running from the 12th to the 18th of March.
See more details at meetyourcandidates.org.au
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