Featured Case: Caris
Jobs and qualifications under threat for personal statements of belief, Targeted by Activists
Caris* is a Christian GP. She displayed a notice in her practice advising patients that she didn’t consult on contraception, assisted reproduction technology or the termination of life. …
Featured Case: Rohan
Jobs and qualifications under threat for personal statements of belief, Targeted by Activists
Rohan* is a Christian doctor from Queensland. Rohan posted on Twitter sharing his Christian perspective on abortion. An overseas Twitter user found Rohan’s posts and harassed Rohan about …
Featured Case: Lara
Targeted by Activists, Threatened with discrimination claims
Lara* is a Christian sole trader and operates a female beauty salon. A transgender activist reported Lara to the Victorian Human Rights Commission accusing Lara of refusing to …
Featured Case: Hannah
Facing exclusion because of their faith
Hannah* is a committed Christian who was banned from a well-known capital city café for reading the Bible and praying with a friend over lunch. In July 2020, …
Featured Case: Max
Jobs under threat for religious expression in the workplace
Max* is a Christian teacher in NSW who was fired for his conscientious objection to using a male name and pronouns for a biologically female child at school. …
Featured Case: Katrina
Threatened with discrimination claims
This example of freedom of speech in Australia outlines the experience of Katrina Tait, a professional photographer who lives in Queensland. Katrina signed an online petition promoted by …
Featured Case: Women’s Rehab Centre
Threatened with discrimination claims
This case concerns The Women’s Rehab Centre, their freedom of religion and expression, and the accusations of discrimination they received. The Women’s Rehab Centre is a substance abuse …
Featured Case: Andrew
Jobs and qualifications under threat for personal statements of belief
Andrew* grew up in Christian family and had a strong faith that throughout his life was a great source of strength and comfort. Like so many young Australians, …
Featured Case: Dr Weerakoon
Jobs and qualifications under threat for personal statements of belief
Dr. Patricia Weerakoon was born in Sri Lanka and trained as a doctor in her home country and the United States. She has been an academic sexologist living …
Featured Case: Jonathan and Sandra
Forced against conscience
Jonathan and Sandra’s daughter Kate, was diagnosed in childhood with psychological instability and emotional trauma. In her early-20s, Kate announced that she now identified as a male and …
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