Lecturer in Law, University of Western Australia
Renae Barker is a lecturer in law at the University of Western Australia and an Honorary Research Fellow at the Centre for Muslim States and Societies. She completed her PhD at UWA in 2014. Her thesis traced the development of the relationship between the state and religion in Australia from 1788 through to modern Australia. Her current research focuses on the involvement of Muslims in western common law legal systems.
Why freedom of religion will likely not trump public health interests with a future COVID-19 vaccine
Aug 26, 2020 11:02 am UTC| Insights & Views Health
Religious objections to vaccinations have been around almost as long as vaccinations themselves. This week, three leading Australian religious figures have written to Prime Minister Scott Morrison outlining ethical...
Why Australia needs a Religious Discrimination Act
Oct 29, 2018 19:41 pm UTC| Insights & Views Law
The Ruddock review on Religious Freedom has recommended the creation of a Religious Discrimination Act as part of its 20 recommendations. Some have argued there is no pressing need for a Religious Discrimination Act....
A sustainable future begins at ground level
Canada needs a national strategy for homeless refugee claimants
An eclipse for everyone – how visually impaired students can ‘get a feel for’ eclipses