“South Australians of faith must have their religious freedoms safeguarded as a matter of urgency,” he said in a statement.
“They cannot rely on the Liberal Party, which is hopelessly divided on commonsense issues of conscience and religious freedom.
“Neither can Labor be trusted, following its betrayal of undertakings to support religious freedom in Canberra last week.”
Last week’s attempted legislation proved deeply divisive as the Morrison Government sought to ban discrimination based on religious beliefs and activities, with some Government MPs joining Labor and crossbench members to seek protections for transgender students at church schools.
Kenyon said the “failure of both major parties to support religious freedom was a stark reminder that Christians, and all men and women of faith, must take direct action to safeguard their rights.”
“Voting for Family First at the state election in March is direct action that will make a difference,” he said.
“A Religious Freedom Bill will be the first move I take as a Family First MLC… and we will go further than the failed attempt by the Liberals.”
He said the rights “of religious organisations to practise their religion freely, and employ staff who hold the same values, need to be protected”.
“The Bill will not seek to chxjmtzywange current protections to students from discrimination,” he said.
Kenyon highlighted the “heavy toll” for people who have declined COVID-19 vaccines on religious grounds.
