Tag: Israel Folau

If this bill had been law when Rugby Australia sacked Israel Folau, he might have chosen to pursue a federal discrimination case. (Joel Carrett/AAP/The Conversation)

Religious Discrimination Bill is a mess that risks privileging people of faith above all others

2019-08-30 13:08

OPINION & ANALYSIS: We should not have one model of special protection for religious faith and a lesser model of protection for all other people.

Poll reveals lukewarm public support for religious freedom legislation

by Michelle Grattan

2019-07-18 01:07

As the debate over religious freedom heats up, the attorney-general has flagged that any proposed legislation would cover a situation like the Folau case.

Why the Israel Folau case could set an important precedent for employment law and religious freedom in Australia

by The Conversation

2019-06-11 11:06

OPINION & ANALYSIS: The Folau case is an important opportunity to see whether the right to express religious views can halt the steady march of employer control in the era of social media.

Israel Folau’s comments remind us homophobia and transphobia are ever present in Australian sport

by The Conversation

2018-04-19 12:04

OPINION & ANALYSIS: If national sporting organisations are really committed to LGBT+ inclusion, they might want to start engaging their local champions instead of their national champions.