Rob Wilson, a city councillor in Casey, Victoria, had warned the local community of the dangers of the occult and urged local church leaders to hold a day of prayer against “the forces of evil”.
Robert Ward, a pastor in Casey who also serves as a chaplain to the city council, told CNSNews.com the Racial and Religious Tolerance Act was turning out to be "an absolute farce."Witchcraft is still illegal in Victoria. But Rob Hulls, the state’s attorney-general, has promised to repeal existing legislation which criminalizes witchcraft along with sorcery and enchantment.
"I've no problem with a law that guarantees mutual respect and prevents people from being vilified or persecuted," he said. "But I think our common law, our slander law, already does that."
Ward said the anti-vilification law "can be used by anybody whose got an ax to grind, anybody who wants to make a name for themselves and is prepared to go through the motions."
Sorcerers and enchantresses are said to be pleased with legal developments in Australia but have largely stayed silent on the issue. Harry Potter has refused to confirm reports he plans a move to Casey and Saruman the Wise could not be reached for comment.
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