Blasphemy referendum to come - but no date yet

The Cabinet has signed off on a plan to hold a referendum to remove the offence of blasphemy from the constitution.

Blasphemy referendum to come - but no date yet

The Cabinet has signed off on a plan to hold a referendum to remove the offence of blasphemy from the constitution – but it is unclear when the vote will take place.

The coalition has already committed to three referendums next year: reducing the voting age, marriage equality, and reducing the age of candidacy for the Presidency.

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