LAW AND SOCIETY Religion in the balance in Australia*

Once the overt sectarian conflicts between Catholics and Protestants largely petered out in Australia in the 1970s, we looked to be headed towards an Australia that was a model of religious tolerance. But in recent times the social stability engendered by religious tolerance is again imperilled as the law increasingly conflicts with religion and conscience in Australia.

So, what is happening and why?

Australia has deep historical Christian roots and a substantial majority of Australians co…

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