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Video seeks to bring sacred words to masses | Bahá’í World News Service (BWNS)

June 15, 2017
MELBOURNE, Australia — Released last Friday, a new music video features Australian popular singer and performer Nathaniel Willemse singing a prayer by Baha’u’llah. The song, titled “Power Over All Things,” was composed this year in honor of the two hundred year anniversary of the birth of Baha’u’llah, which is being commemorated in October. Inspired by the hopeful vision in the Baha’i writings, the song is one of countless musical expressions unfolding across the planet in this momentous year, ranging from grassroots initiatives to national and... Read more about Video seeks to bring sacred words to masses | Bahá’í World News Service (BWNS)

If Elected, Liberal Party Vows to Repeal Religious Portion of Tolerance Act

August 10, 2006

Source: The Age

http://www.theage.com.au/news/national/libs-coy-over-hatred-laws/2006/08/09/1154802962877.html

On August 10, 2006 The Age reported, "The state Liberal Party yesterday adopted its fourth position in four days on religious hatred laws — not to have a policy before the November election. Shadow attorney-general Andrew McIntosh said the party would repeal the religious section of the 'fundamentally flawed' Racial...

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Nearly 2,000 Protest Victoria's Racial and Religious Tolerance Act

August 9, 2006

Source: The Age

http://www.theage.com.au/news/national/speaking-freely-is-risky-business-rally-told/2006/08/08/1154802889839.html

On August 9, 2006 The Age reported, "Victoria's religious hatred laws make it a crime to say in Melbourne what can freely be said in Sydney, a broadcaster and lawyer has told a rally against them. Peter Faris, QC, who participates in a weekly radio program, told about 2000...

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Opinion: Anti-Vilification Law Promotes Cross-Cultural Understanding

May 4, 2006

Source: The Age

http://www.theage.com.au/news/opinion/speech-that-spreads-hate-is-a-concern-of-the-law/2006/05/03/1146335799460.html

On May 4, 2006 The Age ran an opinion piece by Daniel Aghion, a barrister and public relations officer for the Jewish Community Council of Victoria, on the Racial and Religious Tolerance Act. Aghion writes, "Today, State Parliament is expected to vote on some proposed...

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Government to Run Ads on Racial and Religious Tolerance

February 23, 2006

Source: Herald Sun

http://www.heraldsun.news.com.au/common/story_page/0,5478,18237489%255E2862,00.html

On February 23, 2006 the Herald Sun reported, "The Bracks Government is to spend more taxpayers' money on advertising -- this time a $260,000 blitz on racial and religious tolerance. The Herald Sun believes the 'Just Like You', TV, radio and print media campaign will be launched between the Commonwealth Games and the November 25 state...

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Cartoons Unlikely to Be Found Offensive Under Racial & Religious Tolerance Act

February 7, 2006

Source: The Advertiser

http://www.theadvertiser.news.com.au/common/story_page/0,5936,18068524%255E1702,00.html

On February 7, 2006 The Advertiser reported, "The controversial cartoons of the prophet Mohammed, which have caused outrage around the Islamic world, are unlikely to be found offensive under Victoria's anti-vilification laws. The Racial and Religious Tolerance Act deals with behaviour that incites hatred, serious contempt,...

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Interfaith Forum Rejects Terror, Supports Race & Religious Tolerance Laws

September 22, 2005

Source: NEWS.com.au/AAP

http://www.news.com.au/story/0,10117,16685757-1702,00.html

On September 22, 2005 the Australian Associated Press reported, "Victoria's religious community pledged to increase tolerance and reject terrorism at a multi-faith forum today. Hosted by Premier Steve Bracks and attended by more than 30 leaders, the forum issued a statement supporting Victoria's controversial racial and religious tolerance laws. The faith leaders also agreed to...

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Update: Judge Calls for Changes to Religious Vilification Laws

August 2, 2005

Source: NEWS.com.au/Herald Sun

http://www.news.com.au/story/0,10117,16121412-1243,00.html

On August 2, 2005 the Herald Sun reported, "A senior Victorian judge has called for changes to the state's contentious religious vilification laws. Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal president Stuart Morris's comments came as he dismissed as preposterous a lawsuit launched by a convicted sex offender and self-proclaimed witch. Prisoner Robin Fletcher claimed [that...

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Concerns Raised Over 'Holy War' Book Sales, Citing Racial and Religious Tolerance Act

July 19, 2005

Source: The Age

http://www.theage.com.au/news/war-on-terror/row-over-melbourne-holy-war-book-sales/2005/07/18/1121538915909.html?oneclick=true

On July 19, 2005 The Age reported, "Books promoting Islamic holy war and the killing of non-Muslims who insult the prophet Muhammad are being examined for possible breaches of the Crimes Act following complaints from the Australia-Israel Jewish Affairs...

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