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The Chief Executive of a Local Health District has told a parliamentary committee that providing ‘termination services’ may be a condition of employment in the NSW health system. Ms Jill Ludford, answering questions from NSW...
Two Victorian political parties and their MPs have released a report on access to abortion, which recommends significantly undermining conscientious objection. One of their recommendations was to remove the ability for faith-based institutions (including hospitals)...

Freedom Matters Nov 25

Nov 18, 2025
Freedom Matters is a conversation with Bishop Michael Stead and Monica Doumit about religious freedom issues across Australia. Download podcast notes and list of religious freedom issues Keep informed Sign up for our newsletter for...
Following the 2025 Federal Election, the Parliamentary Joint Standing Committee on Electoral Matters convened their usual post-election inquiry. The terms of the Inquiry mostly focus on improving the electoral system, and the Special Minister of...
Right now in NSW, religious retirement villages or residential facilities are forced to allow “voluntary assisted dying” (VAD) on their premises. Even though individuals have the right to conscientious objection, faith-based institutions do not. On...
CLP Government Falls Short on Religious Freedom Commitments Concerns Over the Anti-Discrimination Amendment Bill 2025 Despite some positive changes, the Northern Territory Government has fallen far short of what faith communities had expected with its...