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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...
Religious Freedom at Risk in Victorian Inquiry into Cults and Coercive Control A new submission by Freedom for Faith warns that the Victorian Government’s inquiry into cults, coercive control, and high-demand groups may pose serious...
In 2024, the Federal Department of Employment and Workplace Relations released draft standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs). The standards would apply to all non-government VET training institutions, including many faith-based colleges. Some of these...
Last week, the Greens’ abortion bill was gutted by the Legislative Council, leaving only one significant provision. The bill, which was introduced by Greens MLC Amanda Cohen, expanded access to abortion through a number of...
