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

Church-State separation

EXCLUSIVE: Documents reveal cost to taxpayers of Victorian government’s fancy dinners for faith communities

Si Gladman / 17 September 2026

National curriculum

QLD regulator opts not to act against Christian schools teaching religious stories in science classes

Si Gladman / 15 September 2026

Religion in Society

Amplified street preaching a ‘nuisance’ and ‘disturbance of the peace’, RSA tells Melbourne city council

Si Gladman / 09 September 2026

Prayers in government

Councillors blast ‘unreasonable’, ‘exclusionary’ imposition of prayers in meetings

Si Gladman / 05 September 2026

School chaplaincy

WA government providing millions of dollars to fund admin costs of religious hire firms, documents reveal

Si Gladman / 01 September 2026