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.

The need for secular Dawn Services

The Christian domination of the Anzac Day Dawn Service at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra makes the event uncomfortable and exclusionary for many Australians and veterans. We’re calling for change.

We've had a win!

The Tasmanian government has abolished blasphemy offences following advocacy from the Rationalist Society of Australia. Now, we will ask other states to follow suit.

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.

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.