In Australia, religious bodies send open letter to Victorian Government on “gross overreach” equal opportunity legislation
Sydney, Australia Some of Australia’s most senior religious leaders have appealed to the government of the Australian state of Victoria to hit the pause button on proposed laws that will affect who they can employ. Meanwhile, Christian school leaders in Tasmania are lobbying the Federal Government to protect religious freedoms as it prepares to introduce […]
In Australian state of Victoria, poll shows most against equal opportunity legislation in Christian schools
Updated: 5.20pm (AEDT)Sydney, Australia Polling shows most Victorians do not support proposed State Government legislation that will make it harder for Christian schools to employ teachers and other staff based on their faith according to the school’s values. Private polling by Christian Schools Australia and the Australian Association of Christian Schools last month found 78 per […]
In Australian state of Victoria, Christian schools to meet with government on proposed LGBTIQ+ protection legislation
Updated: 6pm (AEDT)Sydney, Australia Christian schools will meet with Victorian Government representatives in two weeks to state their case on proposed legislation to protect LGBTIQ+ people from discrimination in employment. The State Government says its planned reforms will “strike a balance” between freedom of religion and equality for the LGBTIQ+ community, to prevent schools from […]