Pointers 36-2 June 2026: Downloadable PDF

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The most recent issue of Pointers 36-2 | June 2026 is now available in hard or soft copy, providing up-to-date and reliable information about religious faith and church life in Australia.

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INSIDE THIS ISSUE OF POINTERS

Rev Em Prof Philip Hughes a Member of the Order of Australia (AM)

CRA Research Fellow Philip Hughes is recognised for his significant service to the sociology of religion, to academia, to social cohesion and to the community.

Reflecting on 40 Years of Partnering

Reflections and reminiscences from Dr Bob Dixon on CRA’s beginnings and it’s many years of collaboration on Catholic research.

Edition 11 of JCMin out now

A brief overview of the articles and issues raised in the latest edition of this journal, some of which look at the tension between life experience and tradition.

The General Social Survey (GSS): Some Results from 2025

This survey explored a number of topics relevant to personal wellbeing, and this article explores themes and trends on volunteering and unpaid work.

Life Satisfaction

This GSS also explored a number of topics relevant to personal wellbeing, and this article explores themes and trends on stress and life satisfaction.

Religion in the 2026 Census

The next Australian Census will take place later this year. It includes a question about religion – what does the data tell us? Stephen Reid reports on the decision not to change how this question is asked and the implications for social researchers and sociologists.

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