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Australians reject discrimination that is based on religious belief: new research

Image: Shutterstock Since the change of government at the May federal election, the fate of the contentious religious discrimination legislation remains unclear. There is bipartisan consensus that Commonwealth legislation should...

Going overboard on religious protections could come back to bite in multicultural Australia

Revellers celebrate the ‘yes’ result of the same-sex marriage postal ballot in Sydney. David Moir/AAP Be careful what you wish for. Have those pushing for more...

If Australia says ‘yes’, churches are still free to say ‘no’ to marrying same-sex couples

Religious organisations have freedom under Australian law to practise their own doctrines and marriage rituals. As debate about marriage equality escalates in light...