Two young girls in hijabs celebrating Australia Day on a Melbourne freeway Source: Getty Images AsiaPac
A recent case brought against Victoria's Education Department by the political party, the Secular Party of Australia, asked whether a child can consent to practising religious beliefs. Though the case was dismissed, it highlights community concerns over duty of care, consent and religious tolerance and comes as the new Morrison government is urged to release the findings of the Ruddock Review of religious freedom in Australia.
A recent case brought against Victoria's Education Department by the political party, the Secular Party of Australia, asked whether a child can consent to practising religious beliefs. Though the case was dismissed, it highlights community concerns over duty of care, consent and religious tolerance and comes as the new Morrison government is urged to release the findings of the Ruddock Review of religious freedom in Australia.
