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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.
General Concerns Victorian Government education policies are increasingly limiting the space for religious beliefs in public institutions. The Education and Training Reform Act 2006 and related policies have reduced the visibility of religious expression—such as...
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...
The NSW Parliament has released a survey asking your views of Alex Greenwich’s “Equality” Bill. The majority of the survey asks you your view on a series of amendments made by the bill, however, the...
This submission is on behalf of, and co-signed by: The submission was coordinated by Freedom for Faith, a Christian legal think tank that exists to see religious freedom for all faiths protected and promoted in...

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