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What was the percentage decrease in Anglican affiliation in Australia from 2016 to 2021?
What was the percentage decrease in Anglican affiliation in Australia from 2016 to 2021?
Which state recorded the highest growth rates in Hinduism and Islam between 2016 and 2021?
Which state recorded the highest growth rates in Hinduism and Islam between 2016 and 2021?
What factor primarily drove the increase in Hinduism in Tasmania from 0.5% to 1.7%?
What factor primarily drove the increase in Hinduism in Tasmania from 0.5% to 1.7%?
Which prominent event called for stronger government action against climate change in Australia?
Which prominent event called for stronger government action against climate change in Australia?
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What issue did the Yolngu people of Yirrkala address in their 1963 petition?
What issue did the Yolngu people of Yirrkala address in their 1963 petition?
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What significant event was recognized for the Kabi Kabi people on June 17, 2024?
What significant event was recognized for the Kabi Kabi people on June 17, 2024?
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What important request was made in the 2023 letter signed by First Nations and religious leaders?
What important request was made in the 2023 letter signed by First Nations and religious leaders?
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What percentage of the total decline in Christian affiliation was accounted for by Anglican and Catholic denominations?
What percentage of the total decline in Christian affiliation was accounted for by Anglican and Catholic denominations?
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Study Notes
Australian Religious Landscape Shifts
- Anglican and Catholic denominations experienced significant drops in affiliation (78% of total decline) from 2016-2021.
- Anglican affiliation decreased by nearly 19.5%, dropping from 3.1 million to 2.5 million people (13.3% to 9.8% of the population).
Religious Growth in Tasmania
- Tasmania saw higher growth rates in Hinduism and Islam than other states (NSW and Victoria had higher proportions of these affiliations nationally in 2021).
- Hinduism grew from 0.5% to 1.7% of the population, being fueled by migration of people from Nepal and India.
- This translated into a increase of almost 7,200 people (from 2550 to 9720)
Religious Leaders and Climate Change
- Religious leaders from diverse faiths are advocating for climate action.
- A letter calling for a halt to new coal and gas projects was sent to the Prime Minister in 2022 or 2023 by over 100 First Nations and religious leaders, in conjunction with the ARRCC (Australian Religious Response to Climate Change).
- Interfaith events organized by the Australian Religious Response to Climate Change urged stronger government action.
Yolngu Petition
- Yolngu people in north-east Arnhem Land presented a petition to Parliament (1963) to protest against bauxite mining, highlighting land removal without consultation.
- Their petition addressed the disruption of cultural sites and the lack of consultation with Aboriginal people.
- The government granted mining leases for bauxite without input.
Native Title Recognition- Kabi Kabi People
- The Kabi Kabi people were recognized as traditional owners of the Sunshine Coast region on June 17, 2024, by the federal court.
- Recognition was based on evidence of their cultural identity, connection to the land, and customary laws.
Decline in Pentecostal Churches
- Pentecostal churches, including some notable examples (such as Hillsong) are experiencing a decline.
- The 2021 census indicated a 2% drop in Pentecostalism, with a significant decline amongst 15-34 year olds.
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Explore the significant shifts in the Australian religious landscape from 2016 to 2021, focusing on the decline of Anglican and Catholic affiliations, and the growth of Hinduism in Tasmania. Additionally, learn about the role of religious leaders in advocating for climate action in Australia.
