THE proposed changes to Queensland’s anti-discrimination laws would appear to infringe on the Church’s freedom to choose employees who are best suited to promoting God’s kingdom.
A person can have the best qualifications, but in working for the Church, they often require something extra, something which cannot be legislated.
The proposed changes would be felt across all areas of the Church, but in particular, in Catholic schools where the need to be able to choose employees based on all their merits is most critical.
The existing anti-discrimination laws have worked well, so why is there a push to change them?
If the aim of the proposed amendments is to create a fairer society, its ramifications have been poorly thought through.
