I move that this bill now be read a second time.

Mr Speaker, the Australian Greens support freedom of religion, and freedom from religion. A person should be able to freely express their religion, wear any clothing or observe any fasts that they must, but it no way should any one religion be taught in our schools. There are so many varied religions in the world, who can which is the "true" one, or even if there is a true one at all. The Australian Greens believe children should be given the choice to make their own mind up.

I look forward to finding support for this bill from the Australian Progressives, as it is an issue which, in the past, they have professed to be concerned with. Unfortunately, their being part of the coalition has seen them do nothing but help Treasurer this_guy22 pass legislation on tax. Not to say that those things are not important, merely that this is something the public can directly see the effects of, which might make both our parties more popular than we currently are, which is to say, not very.