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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.
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)...
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)....
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...
