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A group for networking and friendship between atheists in the Australian/New Zealand/South Pacific region, and for discussion of political and religious topics relevant to these regions.

Members: 352
Latest Activity: Apr 18

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Aussie, Kiwi and South Pacific Atheists

This group is hosted by Richard J and Chrys Stevenson

Another High Court Challenge Against the National School Chaplaincy Program
Website: http://www.highcourtchallenge.com

Breaking News! After successfully challenging the Commonwealth government in the High Court of Australia over funding for the National School Chaplaincy Scheme, Ron Williams is to take them on again. In an attempt to circumvent the High Court ruling, the government has passed some extremely questionable legislation which tears at the heart of parliamentary democracy and public accountability. Williams has consulted with his crack legal team and the decision has been made today (Saturday, 7 July) to mount another challenge.

For more information see here:

http://thatsmyphilosophy.wordpress.com/2012/07/07/its-on-williams-to-return-to-the-high-court-on-chaplaincy-issue/

Mounting a High Court challenge is extremely expensive and Ron Williams is just an average, suburban Dad. If all of us who care about a secular, democratic Australia can chip in as much as we can, it will help enormously. Please consider donating at:

http://www.highcourtchallenge.com/

This is your chance to be a part of making Australian Constitutional history!

Embiggen Books - Your Australian Atheist/Skeptical Bookshop

Embiggen Books, an Australian bookstore devoted to promoting science, philosophy, rationalism and skepticism is now on Little Lonsdale Street, Melbourne. Warren Bonett and Kirsty Bruce of Embiggen are also passionate and active members of the atheist and skeptical communities.

Australian Atheist Issues

For new members, if you want to get a grasp of some of the issues effecting atheists in Australia, you might like to take a look at the Atheist Nexus (Australia) submission on "Freedom of Religion and Belief in the 21st Century" made to the Australian Human Rights Commission early last year. It's long, but easy reading, and worth spending some time on. A report, using information compiled from submissions, should be released later this year.

Atheist Meetup Groups - Australia

If you'd like to meet up with some local atheists, there's no better way than joining your local Atheist Meetup, Skeptics, or Freethought Groups:

Adelaide Atheists
Ballarat Atheists
Brisbane Atheists
Canberra Social Skeptics
Melbourne Atheists
Launceston Skeptics
Macarthur Atheists (Macarthur Region, Sydney (NSW)
Perth Atheists
Perth Skeptics
Sunshine Coast Atheists
Sydney Atheists
Sydney Freethinkers
Western Sydney Freethinkers
Wollongong Skeptics Society

Have we missed your meetup group? Just let me know and I'll add it in.

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Comment by Chrys Stevenson on December 13, 2009 at 7:22pm: Great work, team!

Comment by Justin Millikan on December 13, 2009 at 7:12pm: Survey complete. Interesting site!

Comment by Chrys Stevenson on December 13, 2009 at 5:29pm: Well done, Simon and Praxis! You earn a gold star each. ;-)

Comment by Simon Miller on December 13, 2009 at 4:49pm: Survey done. :-)

Comment by Chrys Stevenson on December 13, 2009 at 2:03pm: I just completed a survey for Graham Young's Online Opinion "What the People Want" research. It focuses strongly on religion in politics and it would be good if we can get some more people to complete it. The survey is here and only takes a couple of minutes to complete. It does, however, provide you with a chance to explain your views in short paragraphs. Let's show him what we really think about religion in politics.

Comment by Chrys Stevenson on December 13, 2009 at 1:56pm: Look forward to seeing you in Melbourne, Betty! If you haven't bought your tickets yet, please think about doing it soon.

Comment by Miss Mercy on December 13, 2009 at 7:57am: The boyf and i just bought our Global Atheist Convention tickets, hope to see you all there! It will be one heck of a party.