In a series of letters that would make a good "Yes Minister" episode, our request to the Victorian Minister for Multicultural Affairs, Labor's Robin Scott, to support the introduction of alternatives to the Lord's Prayer in the Victorian parliament has finally got a clear response. Th
RECITING a Christian prayer before Parliament breaches the secular principle of separation between Church and State, offends the spirit of section 116 of the Australian constitution, and violates the principle of freedom of religion. Dr Steven Tudor, Lecturer in the Law School at La T
"We come here today to do the business of governing. Members of this Parliament have pledged to improve the quality of this community and are entrusted with doing so As we gather, let us remember that though we have differences, we are linked by our common humanity. We embrace many tr