RSA Daily

For atheists, rationalists and secular humanists in Australia

Wednesday, October 11, 2023

Good morning ,

John Howard has told Monarchists, "Republicans would be “greatly emboldened” if the Voice referendum succeeded .. defeating the Voice would guard against a republic referendum". Mmm .. good enough reason to vote Yes. Seriously, given his track record on holding Australia back 50 years, anything John Howard is in favour of should make us run the other way at a great rate of knots.

Lead stories

"Both camps have told SBS News they expect another referendum whether or not Australians reject the Voice, and are already laying the groundwork for the campaign.."

At Frankston council, a first step - calling for a report on the appropriateness of a single faith prayer - was narrowly rejected but the move is on... 

And from The Economist:

Australia ranks in the middle when it comes to Purchasing Power Parity per hour worked. Norway, Luxembourg and Denmark rank at the top; Greece, South Korea and Croatia last.

Other stories of interest

Better ways to close the health gap than the Voice - Rationale Magazine

From an RSA member.

Watch How Animals React to the Scariest Sound on the Savanna

What's the scariest sound? A: humans.

Extreme weather: Is climate change always to blame?

Mostly, but not always.

JW Elders "have authority over children", court told

In New Zealand, Jehovahs Witness Elders have argued the church should be exempt from an inquiry being conducted by the Royal Commission into Abuse in Care.

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