ýnding a balance between religious beliefs and personal identity in our diverse Australian society. The debate sparked controversy, with many parliamentarians, like Stephen Jones MP, expressing concerns provided in FIGURE2 . These discussions continue to shape how we think about fairness, respect and community in Australia today. As we explore this topic, we’ll look at different views on the Religious Discrimination Bill and think about what it means to protect everyone’s rights equally.
FIGURE2 Stephen Jones’ speech to Parliament on the Religious Discrimination Bill
But the fact is Australia is a much more diverse place than we project from our pulpit in this place. Being an Aussie is much more complex than punting on the Melbourne Cup or shouting ‘go Sharkies’. It is the high responsibility of us called to this place to reþect and shape the sort of Australia we want to have. It’s a bloody diverse place. It is black and white and brown. It prays in a church, in a mosque, at a shrine, in a hall, or on a surfboard just behind the breaking waves. It’s men and women, it’s straight and gay and trans and intersex . . . the whole bloody lot. (This is an edited transcript of a speech given to parliament during the debate on the government’s Religious Discrimination Bill on Thursday 9 February 2022.) Before you begin Access the Inquiry rubric in the Resources panel for guidance. Use it to complete the task and self-assess at the end. Inquiry steps Step 1: Create a campaign Support or oppose the Religious Discrimination Bill with a poster or a 40- to 60-second clip to persuade the public. Step 2: Question and research • Reýne the question: ‘Will the Religious Discrimination Bill protect us all?’ • Explore perspectives using the Ian Thorpe campaign and Scott Morrison’s speech. Step 3: Analyse and evaluate • Assess arguments for and against the Bill, considering its strengths, valus, rights and justice. Step 4: Participate • Collaborate to decide your message, plan and ensure all participate. Step 5: Communicate • Present your campaign, receive feedback and self-assess using the Inquiry rubric.
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