Australia has been a secular country since Federation in 1901. It means that the State and Church are separate, and as such, the government can’t interfere with the exercise of religion. “What ...

While Anglo Australians march against migration and prominent politicians rail against migrant groups, it is important to remember that these diverse communities are Australians with long histories on ...

Peter Sherlock is a member of the Anglican Church of Australia. Recently the Prime Minister called upon the Labor Party to “repent” of its introduction of the carbon tax. His comments were ridiculed ...

RMIT University provides funding as a strategic partner of The Conversation AU. Deakin University provides funding as a member of The Conversation AU. A lack of religious literacy by journalists – and ...