Australian Christian Lobby says any new laws protecting people from cults could be ‘very dangerous’

<p>Lobby groups tell Victorian inquiry legitimate churches could be caught up in any proposed crackdown on coercive practices</p><ul><li><p>Get our <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/email-newsletters?CMP=cvau_sfl">breaking news email</a>, <a href="https://app.adjust.com/w4u7jx3">free app</a> or <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/series/full-story?CMP=cvau_sfl">daily news podcast</a></p></li></ul><p>Two Christian lobby groups have pushed back against any new laws to protect vulnerable people from cults, with a Victorian inquiry told of a “palpable fear” they could affect mainstream churches.</p><p>The Australian Christian Lobby (ACL) and Freedom for Faith were among witnesses to appear before the <a href="https://www.parliament.vic.gov.au/cofg#:~:text=Snapshot%20of%20inquiry,about%20protecting%20people%20from%20harm.">parliamentary inquiry into cults</a> and organised fringe groups on Tuesday.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/oct/21/australian-christian-lobby-says-any-new-laws-protecting-people-from-cults-could-be-very-dangerous">Continue reading...</a>