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Why Religious Freedom Laws Are Needed in Australia Now More Than Ever

Why Religious Freedom Laws Are Needed in Australia Now More Than Ever
People gather for a special service of prayer and reflection at St. James Church in Sydney, Australia on Dec. 19, 2014. Brendon Thorne/Getty Images
Peter Kurti
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Cowed by public health reprimands and driven back into lockdown for fear of contagion, many Australians these days appear content to sacrifice liberty for the sake of safety. But the beacon of liberty continues to glow, and there are hopes it will yet burn brightly.

Peter Kurti
Peter Kurti
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Peter Kurti is an adjunct associate professor of law at the University of Notre Dame, Australia, and has written extensively on issues of religion, liberty, and civil society.
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