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When exactly witchcraft arrived in Australia is a matter of debate however it’s commonly accepted that Alexandrian Wiccans and Gardnerian Wiccans arrived in Australia from England and the United States around the late 1960s. [104] In the 2001 Australian census, 24,157 people identified with a Pagan religion, representing 0.12% of the population.
Anti-Discrimination Act 1996 (Northern Territory) Anti-Discrimination Act 1998 ; Equal Opportunity Act 2010 (Victoria) [14] Two other state Acts apply narrower protection to 'religious appearance or dress' (Equal Opportunity Act 1984, South Australia) and 'Ethno-religious or national origin' (Anti-Discrimination Act 1977, New South Wales). It ...
Anti-Australian sentiment can arise from various factors including differences in religion, events outlined in the History of Australia, its domestic or foreign policies or it's involvement in various conflicts such as World War 1 or World War 2.
Antisemitism in Australia is the manifestation of hostility, violence, prejudice or discrimination against the Jewish people or Judaism as a religious, ethnic or racial group. This form of racism has affected Jews since Australia's Jewish community was established in the 18th century, becoming more pronounced in the late 19th century, rising ...
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Australia on Thursday introduced contentious religious anti-discrimination legislation to parliament that if approved would allow faith-based organisations to prioritise the hiring and enrolment ...
Human rights in Australia have largely been developed by the democratically elected Australian Parliament through laws in specific contexts (rather than a stand-alone, abstract bill of rights) and safeguarded by such institutions as the independent judiciary and the High Court, which implement common law, the Australian Constitution, and various other laws of Australia and its states and ...
Stephen Jones, an opposition lawmaker, delivered an impassioned appeal for LGBTQ rights in Australia's parliament earlier this week that cited his fears as a parent and family tragedy.