Christian Democratic Party leader Fred Nile’s latest attempt to ban the burqa across NSW has been branded anti-Islamic and a political stunt. Mr Nile’s private member’s bill, introduced in state parliament on Thursday, would prohibit the wearing of the burqa … Continue reading
“It is alarming to find one self agreeing with Fred Nile, especially on gender issues. But feminists should fess up. The burqa belongs in cultures that still have bride-price. It is an antediluvian title deed, an all-enveloping, owned sexual identity.” … Continue reading
The Reverend Fred Nile will introduce a Bill to parliament calling for a ban on the Islamic burqa head and body veil. The Christian Democrats MP wants NSW to follow France and other European countries, which have moved to ban … Continue reading
Abusive emails written by the son of the campaign manager of the Christian Democratic Party containing anti-Muslim and homophobic comments have embarrassed the party’s president, the Reverend Fred Nile, only two weeks before the December 5 Bradfield byelection, in which … Continue reading
Reports and comment from Islamophobia Watch 8-14 September 2014 David Haines’ brother: Islam is not to blame 14 September 2014 Queensland mosque targeted in anti-Muslim hate crimes 14 September 2014 Latest anti-Islam headline in the Mail 14 September 2014 Rape, death threats over … Continue reading
The sinister black balloons started appearing in Bendigo in May. Then 10 days ago, a cluster of them were tied to the home and business of a local councillor who supports the building of a controversial mosque. The councillor, Mark … Continue reading
Church leaders have intervened to try to stop a new political party calling itself Australian Christians. The party has already registered nationally and in two states and it is running a candidate in this week’s Victorian by-election for the seat … Continue reading
The NSW Opposition says it will not support a Bill seeking to ban the wearing of burqas and other face veils in public, delivering a final blow to the hopes of its author, the conservative MP Fred Nile. The Christian … Continue reading
NSW Premier Kristina Keneally says her government will not support a ban on the burqa, the head and body veil worn by some Muslim women, because “such a ban has no place in multicultural NSW”. Christian Democratic Party MP Fred … Continue reading
Christian Democratic Party MP Fred Nile has succeeded in introducing a bill to ban the wearing of the burqa in the NSW Upper House. Mr Nile introduced his private member’s bill, seeking to ban the wearing of the burqa and … Continue reading