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The Australian Constitution versus Sharia Law.

The article focuses on the differences between Australia's common law system and sharia law. It highlights how Australia's laws evolve to promote equality, individual liberty, and secular governance, while sharia remains rigid, enforcing fixed religious rules, gender hierarchies, restricted speech,...

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Published in:Quadrant Magazine Vol. 70; no. 1/2; pp. 55 - 58
Main Author: HEARN, GREGORY
Format: Article
Published: Quadrant Magazine Co Inc. Jan/Feb2026
Subjects:
Common law
Islamic law
Gender inequality
Secularism
Australia
Online Access:View this record in EBSCOhost