But in the end, Prime Minister Scott Morrison was wise when he referred to the Folau matter as something in the realms of "what happens in matters of contracts law and employment law".
And the bottom line is Folau made a legal commitment not to put Rugby Australia through the same agony as last year, and once he did it again, RA had no choice but to tear up his contract.
The best hope of success there would be to mount the legal case that even if Folau did contractually commit not to make homophobic posts, such commitments have no weight because of the laws guaranteeing religious freedom. If the courts did indeed come to such a conclusion, it would change Australia - and inevitably mean that it would be open slather for homophobia, so long as you could prove that your homophobia was religiously based, unless ...
Unless the government of the day changed the legislation which allowed that. And come Sunday morning, we will all know more of what that government of the day might look like.
What has Folau done wrong? Folau may win with a huge out of court settlement.
This whole thing is crazy, if people don’t like what he says then don’t listen/follow/read what he says. That’s their choice. But now his freedom of speech has been removed. I fear where this may lead long term.
IzzyFolau Peter_Fitz Izzy May go down in history as the player that thought he was above the game more than anyone else... As an employee, He have RA no option... such a shame that such a talent should be so breathtakingly arrogant
If only Al’s employer would follow suit ....
All this for simply quoting scripture from the bible? Wow
Shock Horror, a Christian who fights back!
The lawyers will be rubbing their hands together.
It's a win win for me. Either a nasty ill informed bigot loses his job, or Rugby goes bust and disappears from TV screens. 😊
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Peter Fitzsimons bases his appearance on a Hindu God, Sai Baba, but criticises Israel for his beliefs.
Folau broke the contract. It feels like he got a speeding ticket for 1km/hr over.
Rugby is ritualised aggression. War modified. There is no verifiable evidence for Hell or God. None - just as there is no real Easter Bunny, Santa, Tooth Fairy. Why worry? It’s fantasy & delusion. We are all bound for obscurity: dust to dust.
TheCybercop1 Dear Peter_Fitz he will be supported by God! and he will survive.. even while being excluded by this inclusive society 🤬
How convenient , best player we have sacked by a kiwi! Truly over Australian Rugby, and totally support IF.
Such comfort to be found with dear Uncle Alan... 🌈
Folau has broken no law........Rugby Australia are not a court of law.
All this over an opinion...
Wrong call RA. Those supporting FitzSimon's mocking/diminishing of Folau's faith are bullies. Their hatred is no diff from the hatred/intolerance of those bullying LGBTQ people. Why not just respect that we disagree without dehumanising those who don't agree with us. Be better.
Sweet Fancy Moses is that windbag Fitzsimmons now supporting Israel?
Can’t wait for him to send Rugby broke.
So he should take themon
He'll sue & get millions in a settlement. Rugby Australia have lost the plot!
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