Religious freedom in Australia can be a source of division with examples of respect for and of government interference with that freedom.
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Religion in schools has always been contentious and especially so in Australia, where there is a commitment to secular principles.
The relationship of Australians to religion is changing, as people find other ways to connect with their personal beliefs.
Australia’s federal MPs are apparently servants of the Christian God, working for His glory.
In a nation labelled secular, many of our elected representatives have strong religious ties, and this affects they way they the country is run.
Religious education offered in Australian state schools has variations in the quality of delivery and limited provisions for the students who opt out.
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