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Vic: Cults Inquiry

Aug 31, 2026
Freedom for Faith has given evidence to the Victorian Parliamentary inquiry into the recruitment methods and impacts of cults and organised fringe groups, seeking assurances that Christian and other religious groups will not be unfairly targeted.
Key Religious Freedom Concern A significant amendment in the Voluntary Assisted Dying Amendment (Equity and Access) Bill 2024 proposes removing a health practitioner’s right to conscientiously object to providing information about voluntary assisted dying (VAD)....
Religious Freedom Concerns The Justice Legislation Amendment (Anti-vilification and Social Cohesion) Act 2025 significantly expands Victoria’s anti-vilification laws. While its goal is to protect vulnerable groups from hate speech, many religious organisations – including Freedom...
One of the biggest dangers we can identify for this inquiry is the potential for expanding the definition of “cult” to encompass unpopular religions. We are encouraged by the initial discussion in the Guidance Note...
Excerpt: 3. Freedom for Faith agrees with and endorses the submission made today by the Institute for Civil Society. 4. In particular, we support the view that a “hate speech” law (as opposed to existing...

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