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.

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.

Sign our petition

We’ve launched a Change.org petition calling on the Australian War Memorial to stop allowing the imposition of religion in the Anzac Day Dawn Service. If you agree that the Dawn Service should be more welcoming for all, then please sign here.

Census controversy

Follow our reporting on the ABS’ decision to bow to pressure from religious lobbyists in choosing to use the biased religion question for the 2026 Census.

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.

Religiosity in Australia

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

Watch our RSA Webinars

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

Latest articles

School chaplaincy

WA government trials direct employment option for student wellbeing program

Si Gladman / 17 May 2025

Tax and Religion, Charities

‘Most’ charities acted appropriately during federal election, regulator tells RSA

Si Gladman / 13 May 2025

Coercive control in cults

Christian lobby views cult inquiry as a threat to religious freedom

Si Gladman / 10 May 2025

Religion in the military

It’s time for the federal parliament to enact broad secular reform

Si Gladman / 07 May 2025

School chaplaincy

Liberal Party’s pledge to “invest in chaplaincy” threatens the choice of secular roles

Si Gladman / 03 May 2025