In your 2026 Australian Census response, stand up for who you are.
With your 2026 Australian Census response, ensure everyone is fairly and accurately represented.
In your 2026 Australian Census response, don't be swayed by bias in the question.
If youβre considering marking βNo religionβ when you complete the Census this year, here are three good reasons for why you should: Authenticity; Fairness; and Integrity. Find out more on our campaign website: censusnotreligious.org.au
#Census26 #NotReligious
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Some positive news in the effort to prevent cults and other coercive control groups from operating as religion-based charities. #auspol
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Census - Not Religious?
Not religious? Mark "No religion".
The NSL is proud to once again be involved in the 'Census - Not Religious?" campaign in 2026, which aims to improve the accuracy of Census data. The campaign website is now live at censusnotreligious.org.au. #auspol #Census26
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π£ ANNOUNCEMENT: Leading up to Census day in August 2026, we'll be running another public campaign to encourage Australians to mark 'No Religion' if they are no longer religious. Check out the campaign website: censusnotreligious.org.au
#Census26 #NotReligious
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'I'm not perfect': PM's concession as he reveals hate speech law reforms
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced sweeping reforms to crack down on antisemitism in the wake of the deadly terror attack on Sydney's Jewish community. Β Β Β
Anthony Albanese has announced tougher hate speech laws in response to the attack at #Bondi Beach that killed 15 people. The reforms aim to crack down on #antisemitism and extremist rhetoric, including targeting preachers who promote violence. #auspol
https://bit.ly/4s8uK32
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Weekend Wrap for 14 December 2025 - National Secular Lobby
Catch up on the latest Australian secular news with the NSL's Weekend Wrap for 14 December 2025.
Welcome to the 14 December 2025 edition of the NSL Weekend Wrap, your weekly round-up of news and views on Australian #secular issues! #auspol #secularism
www.nsl.org.au/columns/week...
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Documents obtained under FOI reveal that the ABS rejected arguments from religious groups that changing the biased census question on religion would be problematic β but went ahead and confirmed the use of the same question in 2026 anyway. #auspol
https://www.nsl.org.au/go/abs-census-2026-foi
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This is a truly shameful attempt at fearmongering by Sydney Archbishop Anthony Fisher. To refer to VAD "kill teams" and imply that aged care residents are at risk if another resident chooses VAD is a desperate and unworthy misrepresentation.
https://www.nsl.org.au/go/archbishop-vad-kill-teams
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Weekend Wrap for 7 December 2025 - National Secular Lobby
Catch up on the latest Australian secular news with the NSL's Weekend Wrap for 7 December 2025.
Welcome to the 7 December 2025 edition of the NSL Weekend Wrap, your weekly round-up of news and views on Australian #secular issues! #auspol #secularism
www.nsl.org.au/columns/week...
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Weekend Wrap for 30 November 2025 - National Secular Lobby
Catch up on the latest Australian secular news with the NSL's Weekend Wrap for 30 November 2025.
Welcome to the 30 November 2025 edition of the NSL Weekend Wrap, your weekly round-up of news and views on Australian #secular issues! #auspol #secularism
www.nsl.org.au/columns/week...
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βWeβre not a cultβ and a call for $250 million: Inside Exclusive Brethrenβs rallying call to members
Leaked recordings reveal the churchβs leadership swinging back at the prime minister labelling it a cult and how it plans to deal with a Tax Office probe.
"The leaders of extremist religious sect the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church this week tightened their grip over every aspect of their membersβ lives and finances, while rejecting the prime ministerβs accusation that theyβre a cult." #auspol
https://bit.ly/4ocz2n2
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Judges lashed for βrear guard actionβ to rehabilitate Dyson Heydon
Rachel Doyle, SC, told a courtroom that women in the legal profession felt there was βa sunset clauseβ on caring about workplace sexual harassment.
Barrister Rachel Doyle, SC, has taken aim at judges and barristers who wear formal court robes to the Catholic Red Mass, saying it risked creating a perception of connection between the secular institution of the law and the religious institution. #auspol
https://bit.ly/4pkXYcO
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Weekend Wrap for 16 November 2025 - National Secular Lobby
Catch up on the latest Australian secular news with the NSL's Weekend Wrap for 16 November 2025.
Welcome to the 16 November 2025 edition of the NSL Weekend Wrap, your weekly round-up of news and views on Australian #secular issues! #auspol #secularism
www.nsl.org.au/columns/week...
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Right-wing group founder added to Queensland school curriculum board
The Advance Australia founder is among three new members appointed to replace unceremoniously dumped union leaders.
The Queensland government has reshuffled its school curriculum board to introduce "a diverse skill set" β including a former Catholic Education director and a founding member of right-wing lobby group Advance Australia. #qldpol
https://bit.ly/47J5loD
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A number of religious (and non-religious) organisations continue to prioritise self-interest over the safety of children, some even becoming "more adversarial since the royal commission". #auspol
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Weekend Wrap for 2 November 2025 - National Secular Lobby
Catch up on the latest Australian secular news with the NSL's Weekend Wrap for 2 November 2025.
Welcome to the 2 November 2025 edition of the NSL Weekend Wrap, your weekly round-up of news and views on Australian #secular issues! #auspol #secularism
www.nsl.org.au/columns/week...
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A 2am sitting, tears and dim sims: Assisted dying reform passes lower house
Labor and the Coalition both granted their members a conscience vote on the bill, which now moves to the upper house, where it faces a much narrower path to pass.
VAD reform passed the Victorian lower house this week. Legislating on VAD back in 2017, Victoriaβs framework had more onerous restrictions than states that followed; this bill sought to bring it into line with them. #auspol
https://bit.ly/4odXd5f
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ACT closes 'legal loophole' making institutions more liable for child sexual abuse
Survivors and lawyers welcome the nation-leading legislation, with legal action against churches, sporting groups and others to be affected.
The ACT has expanded the liability of churches, sporting groups and other organisations to make them vicariously liable for acts of child sex abuse perpetrated by people such as clergymen, volunteers and coaches who are in positions akin to employment. #auspol
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...
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Butler hits out at Coalition's 'cynical' late-term abortion claims in parental leave clash
Baby Priya's Bill prevents employers from revoking parental leave in the event of a stillbirth, but does not apply to cases involving abortion.
Anyone still unsure of the esteem in which the #LNP hold women? Their new concern is that women will carry a baby to term and then abort it at the last minute so they can claim parental leave under the new stillbirth-oriented Baby Priya's Bill. #abortion #auspol
www.sbs.com.au/news/article...
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Australian Christian Lobby says any new laws protecting people from cults could be Γ’ΒΒvery dangerousΓ’ΒΒ
Lobby groups tell Victorian inquiry legitimate churches could be caught up in any proposed crackdown on coercive practices
"When the Liberal MP Rachel Westaway asked if there was any room for legislation to protect vulnerable people already 'lured' into cults and who 'donβt have capacity to make an informed decision', [ACL state director] Yuen replied: 'No.'" #springst
http://bit.ly/4noJGGG
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Cult survivors speak of isolation, shunning and shame at parliamentary inquiry
Cult survivors have told a Victorian parliamentary inquiry how religious and fringe groups operate outside the public gaze.
"Of the respondents to the inquiry, 95 per cent said they had suffered psychological harm, including mind control, emotional abuse, fear of punishment if they left, isolation from family and friends and apocalyptic teachings." #springst
http://bit.ly/48BIj3V
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NT passes anti-discrimination law changes to 'restore' free speech, religion
Northern Territory Attorney-General Marie-Clare Boothby says the changes will protect freedom of expression and religion while retaining protections against hate speech.
NT Anti-Discrimination Commissioner Jeswynn Yogaratnam criticises new changes to A-D legislation: "It was really about a pre-election promise to place power and privilege back to groups that already are in places of power and privilege." #ntpol #auspol
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...
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Current census data does not accurately reflect Australia's religiosity. Presumptive wording in the religion question leads to inaccurate responses. We encourage you to bring greater integrity to our Census by reflecting your authentic self when answering.
Official account of the Australian Labor Party. Authorised by P. Erickson, Australian Labor Party, Canberra.
The only political party in Australia
dedicated to ending animal cruelty.
Authorised by: L. Elisei,
Animal Justice Party
470 St. Kilda Road, Melbourne VIC 3004.
Humanism is a holistic worldview that brings people together and has the potential to lead us towards a brighter future.
We empower people to choose the end-of-life care that is right for them, including the option of voluntary assisted dying.
We advocate for Qld & Aust law reform to: Improve access to Voluntary Assisted Dying (VAD); Widen eligibility criteria for VAD; & Allow Telehealth for VAD. We also aim to provide resources to educate Australians about their legal end of life options.
The Australia Institute is a leading think-tank based in Canberra http://australiainstitute.tv | Authorised by E Bennett, The Australia Institute, Canberra 2603
"The Grief Whisperer of Bluesky"*
Writer, grief / trauma recovery psychotherapist, dogs, humour, death literacy, EOL doula, atheist, SocSci research. Ally and safe space. Pallitorre Country lutruwita/Tasmania
*Bluesky Roast does not lie!
Nature needs us, now
www.acf.org.au
Prime Minister of Australia. Member for Grayndler.
Authorised by Anthony Albanese, ALP, Canberra.
Bringing together people of all religions and none to defend our democracy & fight for freedom without favor & equality without exception. linktr.ee/au.org
Doctoral student at UTS. Researching transnational Rightβs infiltration of Australian politics and society, esp religio-ethnonationalism. Writer of explanatory journalism. Living on Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung land. She/her
https://linktr.ee/Lucyham
Professional researcher, writer. Special interests include: womenβs issues, church/state separation, dominionism, voluntary assisted dying, AI bias and evidenced-based research. BA (Hons I) cultural studies, literature, history, social science.
The Rationalist Society of Australia is Australia's oldest freethought organisation, promoting reason, secularism and evidence-based policy.
Check out our website: rationalist.com.au
Read our online magazine: rationalemagazine.com
LGBTIQA+ human rights advocate. Equality Tasmania. Just.Equal Australia. 2015 Tasmanian of the Year.
Director, Policy & Advocacy at the Justice and Equity Centre.
LGBTIQ+ advocate and writer: https://alastairlawrie.net
Views own.
He/him.
Living on Dharawal land (Wollongong).
Member of Parliament in Victoria Australia 2014 - 2022.
Likes #auspol, swimming, secularism, wine, laughter, social justice and of course a bit of cannabis.
Guardian columnist, co-hosts The Week on Wednesday podcast, makes theatre, yaps a lot. Contact me: https://linktr.ee/vanbadham You should totally buy my book, QANON & ON: A Short and Shocking History of Internet Conspiracy Cults. Itβs bonkers.
Novelist βLyrebirdβ βThe Motherβ, author, columnist, social commentator, feminist, atheist, activist, emcee, public speaker.
