What’s Law got to do with Religion (and vice-versa)?
We will examine the linked (and un-linked) relationship between law and religion in Australia today. We will begin with an analysis of English legal history that cemented the central role of the Christian religion in Australian law. We will then examine the consequences and challenges that that religious foundation has presented and continues to present for modern Australia.
What are the implications now that the recent census tells us that the number of people declaring a Christian faith has dipped below 50% for the first time?
Bio
Emeiritus Professor Rick Sarre is a former legal practitioner and human rights lawyer. He was head of the UniSA School of Law and Legal Practice for 6 years and retired as the Dean of the Law School in 2020. He taught law in the USA, Hong Kong, and Sweden during his 34 years in the tertiary education sector. He is a Past President of the Australian and New Zealand Society of Criminology, and a Fellow of the Society. He is a member of the Clayton-Wesley Uniting Church Parish Council.
Event
6:30pm @Lambrook Wines, Unit 4, 2-20 Magill Rd, Norwood SA 5067
Also speaking at this location at 8:30pm is Paul Tucker
