Folau launches legal action against Rugby Australia
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Sacked Wallabies fullback Israel Folau launched legal action yesterday against Rugby Australia鈥檚 decision to dismiss him over homophobic social media posts, saying he was seeking 鈥渟ubstantial remedies鈥 from the governing body.
The devout Christian said he was defending freedom of religion by taking his case to Australia鈥檚 employment watchdog the Fair Work Commission. 鈥淣o Australian of any faith should be fired for practising their religion,鈥 the 30-year-old said. Folau鈥檚 contract was terminated last month after a Rugby Australia tribunal found him guilty of a 鈥渉igh-level鈥 code of conduct breach for posting on social media that 鈥渉ell awaits鈥 gay people and others he considers sinners. Folau opted not to appeal against the tribunal ruling, voicing a lack of confidence in Rugby Australia鈥檚 process. Instead, he has taken his case to the court system, saying his treatment left him 鈥渘o choice but to stand up for his beliefs and the rights of all Australians.鈥
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