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The Conversion Practices Ban Act was developed during confidential consultation with a small group of faith leaders and other stake holders. Unfortunately, the Act has significant problems and ambiguities in it, as a result of...
In March 2024, the NSW Parliament passed the Conversion Practices Ban Act, a week after revealing the legislation. It came into effect in April 2025. During and after the 2023 NSW Election, the incoming Premier...
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)....
The Victorian State Election is scheduled for November 28th, 2026. Victoria has been the origin of a number of laws and policies that have undermined religious freedom, so this election will be a significant not...
The WA Government has been running a consultation on “conversion therapy” legislation that has included many LGBTIQ activist groups and some Christian denominations, but has excluded many other denominations and faith groups. Following the 2025...
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...
