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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
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:
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.
Discussion Forum
Question from a visitor.
Started by Jeremy. Last reply by Chrys Stevenson Jan 17. 6 Replies 0 Likes
Naughty corner for not attending R.E? Yes, this is in NZ folks!!!
Started by Therese Monteath-Carr. Last reply by Shane Blamer Dec 10, 2012. 3 Replies 0 Likes
Australian Vegan Atheists - You don't need to eat meat - NO BULL MATE !!!
Started by VeganApe. Last reply by Dogly Jul 8, 2012. 158 Replies 1 Like
Pell v Dawkins: this Monday
Started by Phillip A. Ellis. Last reply by Alice Apr 17, 2012. 3 Replies 1 Like
Comment Wall
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Comment by Chrys Stevenson on March 2, 2010 at 6:41am -
Well done Davo and the Global Atheist Convention Committee!
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Comment by Davo on March 2, 2010 at 6:37am -
The program for the Global Atheist Convention has been finalised :
http://www.atheistconvention.org.au/program
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Comment by Jake Farr-Wharton on March 2, 2010 at 4:12am -
Dear fellow miscreants and heathens,
I'm travelling with my wife from sunny Qld to mopey Melbourne for the Atheist con next week, anyone know the names of any plush (cheap) hotels or respectable (not flea ridden) hostels near the convention centre?
Post here or gmail me jakefw@gmail.com.
Peace to all,
Jake Farr-Wharton
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Comment by Chrys Stevenson on March 2, 2010 at 2:22am
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Hey Rigbyt! A very warm welcome to our group. It's a real honour to have you here.
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Comment by Davo on March 2, 2010 at 2:20am
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No wukkas, I know everyones hanging out, it's been a big juggling match with coordinating everyone pretty much up to now, I'll repost when the program goes up here, later tonight!
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Comment by Chrys Stevenson on March 2, 2010 at 1:57am
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Thanks for the update, Davo. Anyone interested in checking out the program when it's up can go to: http://www.atheistconvention.org.au/program/
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Comment by Davo on March 2, 2010 at 1:45am
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The program is actually being finalised atm and should be out hopefully later tonight.
The running sheet for organising is unbelievably huge, there is a massive amount that had to be tied down with everything from speakers to music timing to how the logistics of moving speakers from talks, seats and signings the list goes on.
We checked our walk thru at the convention centre friday and have worked for the past 4 days on finalising the run sheet for check off tonight.
Thanks for your patience, it's not as easy as appears.
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Comment by Chrys Stevenson on March 2, 2010 at 1:40am
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Yes, have to admit it does seem a bit strange that there's no program a week out!
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Comment by Фелч Гроган on March 2, 2010 at 1:31am
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Comment by Chrys Stevenson on March 1, 2010 at 11:07pm
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Write a letter of deep concern to Danny Nalliah at Catch the Fire Ministries.
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