PAN Media Release Archive

  • Witch Placard At Carbon Tax Protest? What’s A Real Witch To Do?

    "Pagans, witches, and followers of other nature-based faiths vote across the political spectrum," Pagan Awareness Network President David Garland said today. "Our Association isn't interested in weighing into the politics, but dubbing a woman in a position of power as a ‘witch’ is cliched, stupid and offensive."

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  • Ballan Autumn Festival or Medieval Drama?

    "We want to know if flaming torches and pitchforks will form part of the festivities," Pagan Awareness Network President David Garland said today. "Not a day after the Human Rights Commission released a report highlighting the serious discrimination faced by pagans and followers of alternative beliefs in Australia, we are given an example of how it happens."

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  • Who doesn’’t want teens forming committed relationships?…

    The Australian Family Association has called a teenage couple’s plans for a commitment ceremony early next month ‘deplorable’.

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  • Fred Nile threatens teen couple’’s special day

    Reverend Fred Nile was quoted today as saying: ”(Handfasting) can’t be in any way acknowledged by the state and should not be listed as a genuine wedding. Our party will do what it can to stop pagan weddings and witchcraft or Wicca activities.’’

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  • Halloween newsflash:– Tips for safe trick-or-treating

    "Witches and Pagans know a lot about trick or treating, and how to do it safely," PAN President David Garland said today. "There are a few simple tips everyone can follow so that children stay safe and have fun."

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