Petition · Ministry of Justice
Repeal all religious exemptions
Open for signatures
3,054 signatures
What the petition asks
Repeal all religious exemptions in law. Ensure laws relating to public safety, animal welfare, and other legal obligations apply equally to all individuals and organisations, regardless of religion or belief.
I feel current religious exemptions allow practices that would otherwise be restricted, such as exemptions relating to religious slaughter and the carrying of certain ceremonial blades. I believe there should be one set of laws that applies equally to everyone, regardless of religion or belief, and that any existing religious exemptions should be repealed.
Timeline
| 6 Jul 2026 | Petition opened for signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
3,054
Status
Open for signatures
Department
Ministry of Justice
Opened
6 Jul 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 26 Jul 2026.