Rationalist Society of Australia aims


  1. To propound and advance rationalism;
  2. To stimulate freedom of thought, and to promote inquiry into religious beliefs and practices;
  3. To encourage interest in science, criticism and philosophy, as connected factors in a progressive human culture, independent of theological creeds and dogmas;
  4. To promote the fullest possible use of science for human welfare;
  5. To promote a secular and ethical system of education.
  6. To print, publish or re-issue any journal, magazine, newspaper or other periodical publication and standard or notable books on science, criticism, ethics or philosophy, and to support the printing, publication or reissuing of the same by any other person.
  7. To aid the progress of rationalism by means of literature, popular scientific lectures, and other promotions.
  8. To act in harmony with the Rationalist Association of Australia Limited, on a reciprocal basis.
  9. To take such actions as may be necessary or incidental to the attainment of the above aims.