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Christians Should Question Our Leaders over Human Rights

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Father Frank Brennan on Church in Society

Father Frank Brennan, who chaired the National Consultation on Human Rights, has given a speech reflecting on the role of the Church in society in light of the human rights debate. It is well worth reading and reflecting upon.

The Church as advocate in the public square

Christian Welfare Head speaks about a Charter

IsaiahOne recently spoke with Toby Hall, the head of Mission Australia, one of Australia’s largest Christian welfare agencies, about what a Charter of Rights means for Australia from his perspective.

Examples where Charters have brought improvements for people in vulnerable situations are here and here.

Important Legal Precedents for Victoria's Charter

Evidence that Charters of Rights do not transfer power from Parliament to the [...]

What You Mightn't Know About Charters of Rights...

Fast facts about Charters of Rights in Australia:

‘Domestic’ Charters of Rights have been operating in Australia for about nine years in sum (ACT and Victoria).
There is no power to sue a Church, Christian school or Christian organisation under any existing Charter or the proposed federal version.
There is only one instance of religious freedom being reviewed [...]

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Christians Should Question Our Leaders over Human Rights

Father Frank Brennan on Church in Society

Christian Welfare Head speaks about a Charter

Important Legal Precedents for Victoria's Charter

What You Mightn't Know About Charters of Rights...