The Secular Spotlight Blog

Weekend Wrap for 15 February 2020

15 February 2020

Catch up on the latest secular news with the NSL’s Weekend Wrap for 15 February 2020.

No Takers for Porter’s RDB

15 February 2020

Will Christian Porter ignore the widespread criticism of the RDB and go ahead and introduce it into parliament?

Devils in the Detail

10 February 2020

The Morrison government, through its Religious Discrimination Bill, is set to empower street preachers even further.

Weekend Wrap for 8 February 2020

8 February 2020

Catch up on the latest secular news with the NSL’s Weekend Wrap for 8 February 2020.

No Secular Consultation in Labor’s RDB Plan

3 February 2020

Regrettably, Labor Leader Anthony Albanese has so far opted not to extend that opportunity to secular, atheist, rationalist or humanist groups as part of public consultations on the divisive draft Religious Discrimination Bill.

Weekend Wrap for 1 February 2020

1 February 2020

Catch up on the latest secular news with the NSL’s Weekend Wrap for 1 February 2020.

Changing the Narrative on the RDB

30 January 2020

We all have the power to change the narrative on the Religious Discrimination Bill.

An Equal Voice for the Non-Religious

29 January 2020

Adam Reakes, president of the AFA, on the double standards of the Religious Discrimination Bill.

Weekend Wrap for 26 January 2020

26 January 2020

Catch up on the latest secular news with the NSL’s Weekend Wrap for 26 January 2020.

BBQ Stopper: Brian Morris

25 January 2020

Today’s ‘sauce’ on the RDB is Brian Morris, a director and founder of the National Secular Lobby, and the author of ‘Sacred to Secular’.

Carrick Ryan: Creating a Two-Class Society

22 January 2020

The privileged status of religious Australians above and beyond the non-religious will be starkly contrasted in workplaces across the country if the Morrison government gets its way with the Religious Discrimination Bill, writes Carrick Ryan.

Religious Discrimination Bill Protests

21 January 2020

Here’s an overview of upcoming protests and current petitions calling for Australians to unite against the Morrison government’s draft Religious Discrimination Bill.