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An Education Act for 2010 - free, secular, welcome to all

We wish to see a state education system that respects and welcomes all children regardless of religion or system of belief, this is only possible if our Education Act is secular in nature. Did you know that Queensland is the only state which does not have the term ‘secular’ in its Education Act? The word ‘secular’ was removed from our Education Act in 1910. HSQ believes it is time for Queensland to catch up with the rest of Australia and the developed world and equip our children with an education which prepares them for life in an ethnically, culturally and religiously diverse society.

Queensland parents do not support bible lessons

LACK OF SUPPORT FOR BIBLE LESSONS: Before the launch of our Back in the Act campaign, HSQ commissioned a news poll survey to gauge Queenslanders' attitudes to Bible Lessons in state primary schools.
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NEWS POLL SURVEY INTO QUEENSLANDERS' ATTITUDES TO BIBLE LESSONS
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BACK IN THE ACT (BITA) CAMPAIGN LAUNCHED WITH A CELEBRATION/ PROTEST
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Problems with Religious Instruction in a State School - Take Action

1. Lend your support to our campaign! Join a mailing list to recieve news of upcoming events and protests.

2. If you are a non-religious parent – we can assist you in understanding what rights you have under the current Queensland Education Act, so you can ensure your school complies with the Act in relation to Religious Instruction. You can download a copy of the Education Act here (Part 5 covers the regulations regarding Religious Instruction).

3. If you are a teacher, parent or student write to your local MP expressing the need for a secular, inclusive public education system.

If you wish to find out more please submit a contact form.