Faith leaders fear vaccine passports could be used to discriminate against worshippers

Auburn Gallipoli Mosque in Sydney

Auburn Gallipoli Mosque in Sydney Source: AAP

Some community and religious organisations say they're opposed to rules that would allow only fully vaccinated people to enter places of worship.


The Christian, Muslim, Hindu and Sikh communities have spoken to SBS News about their concerns over the planned introduction of vaccine passports, as unvaccinated people could be excluded from worship activities.
If the government prohibits unvaccinated Muslims from visiting mosques, then they must comply. But the logistics of such an endeavor would create a difficult situation as Muslims attend the mosque five times a day, not just once a week like most other religions.
Religious leaders say there must be a win-win solution where unvaccinated people can worship, but in a safe way.


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