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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 Фелч Гроган on March 19, 2010 at 6:27am -
Expanded and updated transcript of Phillip Adams talk -
http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/03/19/2850137.htm?site=thedrum
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Comment by Chrys Stevenson on March 16, 2010 at 11:16pm -
Home at last! I agree, the Convention was AWESOME! Can't wait to fill you all in on my experiences. Jake, Stephen (James ;-) ), EWQ, Luke and anyone else who was there, I've started a discussion on the Convention, so please post your impressions/observations. I am writing an article on the Convention for an American journal (deadline Monday!!!) and would like to have some other perspectives.
Must sleep now!
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Comment by SecretWombat on March 16, 2010 at 12:35am -
I really enjoyed the convention. Sorry I didn't catch up with anyone. I saw a few people in Atheist Nexus t-shirts, but I was too shy to come up and chat to you. Hopefully we'll have another convention before too long and I'll have more courage then!
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Comment by Jake Farr-Wharton on March 14, 2010 at 7:51pm -
IT WAS AWESOME!
Next year, bloody come to Brisbane, you can all stay at my place!
Pitty there was no reception in the hall, I would have tweeted constantly otherwise!
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Comment by Stephen Moore on March 14, 2010 at 2:42am -
GAC over. Very nice weekend. Sleep now.
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Comment by Jake Farr-Wharton on March 10, 2010 at 8:31pm
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#OZGAC, no worries
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Comment by GT on March 10, 2010 at 8:28pm -
The Greens supported the motion however it still didn't pass.
"I do object and I know many other Australians object to millions of dollars being siphoned off from the public purse because we haven't refined our ability to say a dangerous cult ought not be getting that money," Greens leader Bob Brown said.
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Comment by GT on March 10, 2010 at 8:17pm
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Here's what the pollies are thinking - inquiry into tax-free status of religions blocked in the Senate
"Today Senator Xenophon moved for a broader inquiry into the tax-free status of religions when it was clear he did not have the numbers for his original Scientology probe.
However, the Opposition and Government blocked the motion."
http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/03/11/2842893.htm
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Comment by Davo on March 10, 2010 at 7:50pm -
For those not attending, or possibly not on twitter, you will be able to follow people tweeting easily via http://twitterfall.com/atheistcon
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Comment by Rosemary LYNDALL WEMM on March 10, 2010 at 7:47pm -
I hope you all have a truly wonderful and memorable experience this coming week. I really wish I could be there but, alas, it was not to be.
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