Christian leaders believe religious freedom was among "sleeper" issues that influenced votes for Australia's ruling coalition in marginal seats. "With religious freedom featuring in the campaign like never before, it is impossible to imagine that values were not front of mind for voters." Christian schools also campaigned on the issue of religious freedom ahead of the election. John Wilson, moderator-general for the Presbyterian Church of Australia said he personally believed religious freedom was a sleeper issue. Parfoot said he was angry at the criticism of Folau, which he said eroded religious freedom.

Source: Stuff May 20, 2019 00:56 UTC