religious freedom

Friday, April 19

Calvary legal challenge fails

Calvary has expressed its disappointment with the ACT Supreme Court’s decision to dismiss the application challenging the validity of the Health Infrastructure Enabling Act 2023.

Bishops welcome release of Religious Freedom Review

Archbishop Peter A. Comensoli has welcomed the Morrison Government’s release of the Religious Freedom Review and its response, which he says will be a focal point for the ongoing debate about religious liberty in Australia.

Archbishop Comensoli

Delays to discrimination debate welcomed

The deferral of debate in Federal Parliament on controversial amendments to the Sex Discrimination Act has been welcomed by Archbishop Peter Comensoli, Bishop Delegate for Religious Freedom.

Bishops warn against rush to remove religious freedoms

Parliament should not repeal protections for religious schools but should provide a positive recognition of the right of schools to operate according to their faith, the Australian Catholic bishops have said.

Catholic schools welcome all: Coleridge

The Catholic Church’s submission to the Federal Government’s Religious Freedom Review does not seek concessions to discriminate against students or teachers based on their sexuality, gender identity or relationship status.