| Description |
xviii, 253 pages ; 21 cm |
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regular print |
| Contents |
1.Religious freedom: the Australian context -- 2. Freedom of religion or belief in international law -- 3. The Concept of a religion in australian law -- 4. The Australian Constitution and religious freedom -- 5. Legal approaches to protecting religious freedom -- 6. Non-discrimination laws: friend or foe of religious freedom? -- 7. Religious vilification/ Hate speech laws -- 8. Religious freedom and the Australian courts -- Extracts from selected international instruments on religious freedom |
| Summary |
The role and place of religion in Australia has become more contested and controversial in recent years. This important new book examines the extent to which religious freedom is protected in Australian law and explores some of the many ways in which the law and religion intersect |
| Analysis |
Australian |
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Cases (Law) |
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Church and state |
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Constitution s. 116 |
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Courts |
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International law |
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Law (Australia) |
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Legal standing |
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Legislation |
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Religion (Australia) |
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Religious discrimination |
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Religious freedom |
| Notes |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographic references and index |
| Audience |
Tertiary/Undergraduate, Postgraduate, General |
| Subject |
Freedom of religion -- Australia.
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Religion and law -- Australia.
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Religion and state -- Australia.
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Religious tolerance -- Australia.
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| LC no. |
2012452179 |
| ISBN |
9781862878136 (paperback) |
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