The Rationalist Society of Australia champions reason & evidence as the basis of public policy.

Rationalists believe all decisions should be based on reason and evidence. Our mission is to campaign for rational public policy and promote reason in Australia, something we’ve been doing since 1906. Find out more about the RSA.

Census question controversy

Follow our reporting that reveals the behind-the-scenes story of why the Australian Bureau of Statistics decided to re-use the leading religion question for the 2026 Census.

Our 2026 Census campaign

At Census time this August, we’re encouraging Australians to mark ‘No religion’ if they’re not religious. Follow the ‘Census – Not Religious?’ campaign.

Anzac Day: Stop imposing religion!

Religion will again dominate the 2026 Anzac Day Dawn Service at the Australian War Memorial. If you think the Dawn Service should be secular and more welcoming for all people, sign our petition.

Coercive control in cults

We’re calling on all states and territories to introduce coercive control laws to deal with coercive, harmful and abusive practices within cults and high-demand religious groups.

Pursuing reform of the charities sector

We’re actively lobbying for much-needed reform of religious charities and the charities sector. Follow our campaign here.

Latest articles

Census

Exclusive: Catholic bishops asked Albanese to ‘reverse’ proposed changes to Census question

Si Gladman / 13 June 2026

Discrimination

Faith committee stacked with ‘religious freedom’ advocates again turns back on rights for non-religious people

Si Gladman / 06 June 2026

Church-State separation

Federal government giving tens of millions of taxpayers’ dollars to church restoration projects

Si Gladman / 28 May 2026

Church-State separation

Faith committee demands NSW public schools ask for religious identity of children

Si Gladman / 24 May 2026

Discrimination

Faith Affairs Council considers urging citizens to “moderate expectations about luxurious living” to tackle affordability

Si Gladman / 15 May 2026

Tax and Religion, Charities

RSA urges federal government act on religious charities, two years on from recommendations

Si Gladman / 10 May 2026

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