Saturday, May 21, 2011

No Sharia law for Australian Muslims

While it's true that Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard never told Muslims (directly) to love Australia or leave it -- see previous post -- earlier this week her government firmly rejected the nation that Muslims in that country could be governed by Sharia law rather than the Common Law.

Here, from Menzies House, "Australia's leading online community for conservative, centre-right and libertarian thinkers", is an excerpt of remarks by Australia's Attorney-General, Robert McClelland. The A-G said clearly there is no place for Sharia Law in Australian society and the government strongly rejects any proposal for its introduction.

"As our citizenship pledge makes clear, coming to Australia means obeying Australian laws and upholding Australian values," he said.

"Australia's brand of multiculturalism promotes integration. If there is any inconsistency between cultural values and the rule of law then Australian law wins out."

"People who migrate to Australia do so because of the fact that we have a free, open and tolerant society where men and woman are equal before the law irrespective of race, religious or cultural background.

"Indeed all applicants for citizenship swear a collective allegiance to the people of Australia and undertake to respect our customs and abide by our laws," the Attorney-General said.

"The values underpinning those principles will not be changing."

I like that. I like that a lot! Well done, Australia!!

I also like the idea of online communities for conservative, centre-right and libertarian thinkers. Your contributions are welcome.

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