Tell Your MP To Protect Christian Schooling
Parents choose to send their children to Christian schools to benefit from the Christian ethos of these schools.
The heart of Christian schools are the Christian teachers and staff who bring this faith to life. Their future is now uncertain.
The Australian Law Reform Commission (ALRC) is currently considering major changes to the way Christian schools operate. It recommends removing the ability of faith-based schools to operate and teach according to their religious values and beliefs. You can read more about the Australian Law Reform Commission’s proposals here.
This is significant. If successful, Christian schools would no longer be able to hire staff who share or are willing to uphold the religious beliefs of the school.
The Commission will hand its final recommendations to Government on 31 April. The Government has asked lawyers for their input into this process. However, the Government hasn’t asked what parents want. The parents who choose to send their children to Christian schools and have done so in Australia for more than 50 years.
If you value the contribution of Christian staff and teachers, this is your opportunity to have your voice heard. If you want to see Christian teachers and staff employed in Christian schools in the future, this is your time to speak.
Complete this form and your message will be shared with your local Member of Parliament (MP). You are welcome to use these sample words with additions to make it your own, or you can start from scratch. Either way, please be respectful.
Thank you for speaking up for the future of Christian education in Australia.
Tell Your MP To Protect Christian Schooling
Parents choose to send their children to Christian schools to benefit from the Christian ethos of these schools.
The heart of Christian schools are the Christian teachers and staff who bring this faith to life. Their future is now uncertain.
The Australian Law Reform Commission (ALRC) is currently considering major changes to the way Christian schools operate. It recommends removing the ability of faith-based schools to operate and teach according to their religious values and beliefs. You can read more about the Australian Law Reform Commission’s proposals here.
This is significant. If successful, Christian schools would no longer be able to hire staff who share or are willing to uphold the religious beliefs of the school.
The Commission will hand its final recommendations to Government on 31 April. The Government has asked lawyers for their input into this process. However, the Government hasn’t asked what parents want. The parents who choose to send their children to Christian schools and have done so in Australia for more than 50 years.
If you value the contribution of Christian staff and teachers, this is your opportunity to have your voice heard. If you want to see Christian teachers and staff employed in Christian schools in the future, this is your time to speak.
Complete this form and your message will be shared with your local Member of Parliament (MP). You are welcome to use these sample words with additions to make it your own, or you can start from scratch. Either way, please be respectful.
Thank you for speaking up for the future of Christian education in Australia.