Sydney Uni advocating sharia law, polygamy and lower consent age

13th July, 2017

This morning, it was reported in The Daily Telegraph that Sydney University was teaching, as part of its "Muslim Minorities And The Law" course how sharia law can be incorporated into Australia's legal system.

It was also reported that Professors Salim Farrar and Dr Ghena Krayem are teaching how polygamy, and lowering the age of consent could be sufficiently applied to Western civilisation, and therefore incorporated into Australian Law.

Source: https://au.news.yahoo.com/sydney-university-course-teaching-sharia-law-benefits-36373595.html

As I also understand, it's reported that the age of consent could be lowered to nine years of age, however as a father with two daughters myself, I find this abhorrent to not only me, but I also believe many of my fellow Australians.

I believe the course curriculum also refers to a book, written by the professors themselves that promotes the idea that "sharia law and common law are not inherently incompatible" and that a portion of the textbook identifies the benefits of turning away from monogamous relationships and notes how sharia law does not recognise the minimum age in marriage, again values that are inconsistent with the not only Australian Law, but also the fabric of our society and our way of life here in Australia.

Whilst Australia is a tolerant society, there is no place for sharia law in our country, and nor is there any place for an extreme religious ideology in our Laws. At the very least this course and its funding should be immediately ceased. Professors Salim Farrar and Dr Ghena Krayem need to be investigated as do the decisions of Sydney University, its staff and its trustees to allow a course like this to be taught in the first place.



On Channel 7 Sunrise this morning, there was a segment between Natalie Barr, David Koch, Mark Latham and Geoff Kennett that can be seen at https://au.news.yahoo.com/sydney-university-course-teaching-sharia-law-benefits-36373595.html

Mark Latham was correct when he advised "the founding principles of our democracy is separation of church and state, and we don't make laws for a certain religion, and as a secular society where we make laws for the entire public interest."

Geoff Kennett further said that whilst Australia has had "waves of immigration, not once have we thought of changing our laws to accommodate others" and further questioned why Australian Universities think its ok to teach subjects such as this.

Our Australian society and way of life is clearly under threat by a religious minority, and we need strong leaders in our country, who are prepared to fight, defend and protect ALL Australian, our society, our laws and our way of life.

It's time for change Australia, and for all Australians to be put first.

Philip Couper