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.

Religiosity in Australia

Download the five volumes in Neil Francis’ comprehensive ‘Religiosity in Australia’ research series.

RSA Webinars

Our monthly webinars are currently on hold for the moment. But you can catch up on all the past ones here.

Charities sector

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

Improving VAD access

A ban on medical practitioners using telehealth to discuss assisted dying is putting up barriers to terminally ill people wishing to access VAD. We’re calling for reform.

Thanks for taking a stand on prayers!

A group of 21 councillors in Victoria have taken a stand for the right to freedom from religion in opposing the practice of reciting prayers as part of their jobs. Find out how you can support them.

Chaplaincy challenge

We’re working to ensure all qualified people – regardless of religious affiliation or lack thereof – are eligible to work as ‘chaplains’ in schools, hospitals and the armed forces.

Latest articles

Tax and Religion

Audit Office turns down request to examine use of public funds at Exclusive Brethren schools

Si Gladman / 05 November 2024

Prayers in government

Mackay council’s mayor defends prayer practice in face of discrimination concerns

Si Gladman / 31 October 2024

Discrimination

WA government targets 2025 for tackling religious exemptions to equal opportunity laws

Si Gladman / 28 October 2024

Religious instruction

Minns government fails to respond to claims about teaching of caste in Hindu scripture classes

Si Gladman / 24 October 2024

Religious instruction

Liberal MP calls for state funding of Christian scripture group

Si Gladman / 22 October 2024

School chaplaincy

Public schools choosing secular wellbeing roles over religious chaplaincy in New South Wales

Si Gladman / 17 October 2024

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