In April last year, Anthony Albanese said: “I think separation of church and state is important”.

 

And we agree.

 

At the Rationalist Society of Australia, we have seen Australians, over recent years, becoming increasingly concerned and uncomfortable about the entanglement of religion with government and with public policy.

 

At last weekend’s federal election, Australians overwhelmingly voted for evidence-based policy on issues such as climate change and for integrity in government. But they also rejected the coalition government's pandering to religious fundamentalist lobbyists who want to privilege their version of religious ‘freedom’ at the expense of the rest of society.

 

To read our full statement on the election outcome, click the link below.