I believe that your aims and objectives in conducting such a project are not in the best interests of our society.

If your project's aims and objectives were exposed to the majority of our citizens, and your desired outcomes

fully explained to them, it would be rejected out of hand. What we currently have in place is doing a superb job

and has been for decades. It works in the best interest of the majority. Your project is obviously initiated and

motivated by a select few seeking to enshrine their own views and objectives in legislation which you hope

will be imposed upon the whole! There's an old maxim that says, "If it works, don't fix it"!

My responses to your nine question template for individuals.

  1. The emergence of a multifaith Australia is a welcome historical development.

Strongly Disagree Disagree Neither agree nor disagree AgreeStrongly Agree

  1. Some faith communities represent a threat to the long term cohesion of the Australian nation.

Strongly Disagree Disagree Neither agree nor disagree AgreeStrongly Agree

  1. Some faith communities represent a physical threat to national security.

Strongly Disagree Disagree Neither agree nor disagree AgreeStrongly Agree

  1. On balance, religious communities contribute to the social capital or social wealth of the Australian nation.

Strongly Disagree Disagree Neither agree nor disagree AgreeStrongly Agree

  1. The nation state has the responsibility of curbing the activities of religious extremists when they contravene human rights by threatening the safety and/or wellbeing of those of different faiths or beliefs.

Strongly Disagree Disagree Neither agree nor disagree AgreeStrongly Agree

  1. Consider - equality is a natural human right to be applied in all instances of religious practice.

Strongly Disagree DisagreeNeither agree nor disagree Agree Strongly Agree

  1. Freedom to express and practice your faith or belief system is generally well-protected in Australian society

Strongly Disagree Disagree Neither agree nor disagree AgreeStrongly Agree

  1. The Australian Human Rights Commission plays a positive role in protecting freedom of religion and belief in Australia.

Strongly Disagree Disagree Neither agree nor disagree Agree Strongly Agree

  1. The outsourcing of government services to religious communities has been a welcome development in Australia.

Strongly Disagree Disagree Neither agree nor disagree AgreeStrongly Agree

Thank you.

Frederick GRIGG

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