The Brethren before parliament, religious schools and the Census question, and more. Welcome to the 17 October edition of the NSL Weekend Wrap, your weekly round-up of news and views on Australian #secular issues nsl.org.au/columns/weekend-w…

Brethren leader Bruce Hales faces the federal electoral matters committee on Friday. Ex-members say the church directed its election activity. A finding of electioneering could put its charities’ tax concessions at risk. #auspol theage.com.au/politics/feder…

Allegra Spender has introduced a bill to narrow religious school exemptions on LGBTQIA+ discrimination. Labor promised reform in 2022 but tied it to Coalition support, and hasn’t said whether it will back the bill. #auspol qnews.com.au/allegra-spender…

Queensland inquest into Elizabeth Struhs’ death hears a paediatrician say Child Safety stonewalled warnings about returning her to a mother in ‘the Saints’, who rejected medical care. Her parents are serving 14 years. theage.com.au/national/queen…

Melbourne supporters may like to attend a free public talk by scholar Luke Beck entitled "When Australian Governments Pray: Religious Privilege and the Fair Go" on Thursday, 12 November 2026, as part of Monash Law's Professorial Lecture Series. RSVP here: eventbrite.com.au/e/when-aus…

NSW inquiry into Redeemer Baptist School hears ex-students allege teachers shared beds with pupils on camps and the principal walked naked past a child. Church elders declined to appear, citing HSC exams. #auspol #nswpol theage.com.au/national/nsw/s…

A bishop jailed, religious schools and discrimination, charity tax breaks, and more. Welcome to the 10 October 2026 edition of the NSL Weekend Wrap, your weekly round-up of news and views on Australian #secular issues! #auspol #secularism nsl.org.au/columns/weekend-w…

The Australian College of Nursing wants the Criminal Code amended so practitioners can deliver lawful voluntary assisted dying care by telehealth. It says current provisions mean practitioners risk fines above $360,000. #auspol #assisteddying theaimn.net/acn-urges-prime-…

Allegra Spender will introduce a bill next week to protect students and teachers at religious schools from discrimination over sexuality, gender identity or marital status. Faith-based hiring would remain. #auspol outinperth.com/allegra-spend…

Religious liberty, religious voices in politics, and more. Welcome to the 3 October 2026 edition of the NSL Weekend Wrap, your weekly round-up of news and views on Australian #secular issues! #auspol #secularism nsl.org.au/columns/weekend-w…

QNews checks claims by Barnett, Ellis and the ACL against Tasmania's Greens conversion practices bill. The bill says prayer "does not of itself constitute a conversion practice"; offences need intentional harm. #taspol #auspol qnews.com.au/tasmania-conver…

Pauline Hanson has guested on her podcast and Joyce has spoken at her rally. NSW One Nation's Newman told her crowd his party wanted abortion stopped, then backtracked a day later. Now Joanna Howe is speaking out against consent education. #auspol theage.com.au/politics/feder…

A preacher's call to "take up arms" against Christians and Jews has revived the hate speech law debate. Spender, Hanson and Jewish leaders want stronger powers; Labor's post-Bondi proposal was shelved. #auspol theage.com.au/politics/feder…

The Age: an associate of the preacher linked to the Bondi shooters has urged followers to "take up arms" against Christians and Jews, reviving pressure on major parties who shelved plans to rein in hate preachers. #auspol theage.com.au/politics/feder…

More Exclusive Brethren news, charities telling school parents how to vote, and more. Welcome to the 26 September 2026 edition of the NSL Weekend Wrap, your weekly round-up of news and views on Australian #secular issues! #auspol #secularism nsl.org.au/columns/weekend-w…

Pastor Margaret Court wants WA parliament to keep Christian prayers and add the Ten Commandments in schools, as a review weighs a secular option. The Rationalist Society says WA needs religion-neutral institutions. #WAPolitics #auspol rationalist.com.au/pastor-ma…

A US extremism report again lists the Australian Christian Lobby and FamilyVoice among groups campaigning against LGBTQ+ rights, especially trans equality. The report's main focus is One Nation's rise and neo-Nazi networks organising despite bans. outinperth.com/new-gpahe-rep…

Catholic Schools NSW and Victoria's Catholic Education — both registered charities — told parents not to vote Greens or teal in 2025. rationalist.com.au/actions-o…

Exclusive Brethren 'paid to stalk', Victorian religious gala dinners, and more. Welcome to the 19 September 2026 edition of the NSL Weekend Wrap, your weekly round-up of news and views on Australian #secular issues! #auspol #secularism nsl.org.au/columns/weekend-w…

Read NSL's submission to the NSW Law Reform Commission review of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW). nsl.org.au/resources/submiss…