The issue focused on concerns over religion's influence on politics and economics in Australia. The ruling panel recommended religious institutions must demonstrate their neutrality before claiming taxpayer subsidies to operate schools.


Christian organisations say they need taxpayers' money to promote religion but critics argue it promotes discrimination against atheists and breaches freedom of religion.


Opponents argued that funding religion violates the secular constitution which forbids religious interference with political affairs.


Government ministers warned last week they would reverse the decisions if parliament amended the charter.August 26th