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Discrimination

This is a list of cases where atheists are, or have been, discriminated against. Please add to the list, and supply references to verify each point.

When What References
Current no tax exempt status without a deity in australia  
Current our opinion is not sought by the media  
Current most bus ad and billboard companies still won't take our ads  
Current no adequate atheist option in school scripture periods  http://www.smh.com.au/national/almighty-row-over-ethics-class-in-schools-20090925-g6a0.html
   Metro Tasmania refused the AFA's bus ads  http://www.atheistfoundation.org.au/media-releases/atheists-pursue-redress-anti-discrimination-legislation
   APN rejected the AFA's billboard ads  http://www.atheistfoundation.org.au/media-releases/atheists-pursue-second-anti-discrimination-case-victoria
   Victorian government refused to fund the Rise of Atheism convention http://mps.vic.greens.org.au/node/1529
  Victoria has proposed a new law granting religious groups an exemption from certain sorts of anti-discrimination measures, they would be allowed to exclude candidates for jobs or services on the basis of religious faith, gender, and sexuality. http://www.iww.org.au/node/1119
     

 

  wyd restrictions http://www.iww.org.au/node/1119
  Victoria has proposed a new law granting religious groups an exemption from certain sorts of anti-discrimination measures, they would be allowed to exclude candidates for jobs or services on the basis of religious faith, gender, and sexuality. http://www.iww.org.au/node/1119
  Federal exemptions or concessions apply to religions for income tax, fringe benefits tax and the GST http://www.iww.org.au/node/1119
  In state government, concessions apply to payroll tax, land tax, stamp duties and car registration fees http://www.iww.org.au/node/1119
  Local government bodies give exemptions from municipal rates to religious bodies. Concessions apply to some water and power charges, as well http://www.iww.org.au/node/1119
  Section 57 of the Fringe Benefits Tax Assessment Act 1986 gives total exemption to fringe benefits given to employees who are religious practitioners http://www.iww.org.au/node/1119