Lord’s prayer could be axed

For more than 100 years, MPs in the State of Victoria, Australia, have started each parliamentary sitting day with the Lord’s Prayer. But this could soon change, with the new premier conceding the tradition does not reflect the state’s growing cultural diversity. ‘We are seeing greater cultural diversity. I think it’s important we do look at reflecting that in our parliamentary practices,’ Jacinta Allan, Premier of Victoria, told reporters.

WelCom February 2024

For more than 100 years, MPs in the State of Victoria, Australia, have started each parliamentary sitting day with the Lord’s Prayer. But this could soon change, with the new premier conceding the tradition does not reflect the state’s growing cultural diversity. ‘We are seeing greater cultural diversity. I think it’s important we do look at reflecting that in our parliamentary practices,’ Jacinta Allan, Premier of Victoria, told reporters.