
The Religion and Ethics Report, where religion and ethics meet news and current affairs in Australia and around the world.
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 960 | Founded | 15 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Religion & SpiritualitySociety & Culture | |||

In New South Wales, the Independent Commission Against Corruption is investigating claims that the head office of Catholic schools – but not the schools themselves -- employed some staff to work primarily on factional activities for the Liberal Party... more
How have socially conservative Catholics found a home for themselves in the Liberal Party, especially considering its early history as a bastion of Australia’s protestant establishment?
It’s due in large part to the end of long romance between the ... more
The ABC’s head of religion, Noel Debien, has been watching the proceedings at ICAC and is here with an update.
In New South Wales, the Independent Commission Against Corruption is investigating claims that the head office of Catholic schools – but n... more
One of the most controversial questions in next week’s census is about religious affinity.
Over the past two decades, increasing numbers of Australians say they have no religion.
In 2021, it reached 39 per cent.
But does the way the census pose... more
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Thank you Andrew West for presenting this informative and insightful podcast each week. Thank you too for presenting this special series, ‘After the Storm’. Thank you to all the team too.
Thank you Andrew West for presenting this informative and insightful podcast.Thank you to the team too.
The opening premise of this (ie its title) is arrogant, presumptuous & offensive! Fancy intimating that otherwise multicultural, religious Aussies, etc - would otherwise normally vote LNP / Conservative - indeed! The misguided premise itself better explains why LNP & Co lost - ie their sheer arrogance!
Thank you Andrew West for presenting this informative and insightful podcast. Thank you to the team too.
Honestly - please don’t ever scrap this program. I learn so much from it, it’s so interesting and balanced. Full of respect for Andrew West.
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A thoughtful program that blends religion, ethics, and public affairs with serious expert and insider analysis. Across recent episodes, listeners hear scholarly takes on AI ethics, interfaith dialogue, church-state relations, and responses to crises, from pandemics to mass violence. The show often features academics, religious leaders, journalists, and survivors, providing context, historical perspective, and practical implications for policy and society. A notable strength is its ability to pair rigorous analysis with accessible storytelling, spanning Vatican politics, global conflicts, and ethical debates in technology and governance. This mix makes it a strong pick for audiences who value depth, nuance, and cross-disciplinary insight, es... more
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