And what is the much larger muslim community said we could not have an election on Eid?

Bishop would be demanding they shut up and obey Australian law.

The double faced moronic behaviour of this country drives me crazy if Bishop thinks a tiny number of people from an invented religion should have a say in anything at all.

Julie. Whatever date the PM selected would conflict with a never ending football code event. To be a good Jew is to participate in all respects with whatever lawfull civil society obligations exist at that time and place. A postal vote option comes readily to mind.
International obligations are somewhat difficult to reconcile.

I think the point you make is that this particular PM will choose a date dictated purely on the political opportunity it may afford, irrespective of all or any other consideration.

It's all about Julia didn't you know?

Just to correct some sloppy details:

<<Jewish people observing the day are required to refrain from work or from attending a Synagogue and will fast for up to 25 hours including refraining from consuming beverages.>>

Jews are of course required to ATTEND synagogue the whole day (not refrain from attending).

Jews are required fast for 25+ hours, not "up to" 25 hours.

Jews are required to not consume even water, not just "beverages".

Most relevant for the issue of elections, on the day of atonement, among other things, Jews are not allowed to travel (by car, train, etc.); carry any item around other than their clothing and children (accept in designated zones, which are too complex to describe here), including identifying documents or a pen; use money; use electricity or anything electrical; write; or touch (even accidentally) a member of the other sex (such as when standing in the queue).

Most important, on the day of atonement, Jews are not permitted to wash, even after touching a filthy ballot and being contaminated with politics.

Marilyn Shepherd once again your vile antisemitism is showing.
Your comments are an insult and untrue to boot.

**And what is the much larger muslim community said we could not have an election on Eid?**

It's of no consequence to Islam, they do not have the some prohibitions placed on them for High Holidays and the sabbath as Jewish people do.

SF,so criticism of Zionists or Jews is anti-semetic? I critise my own once Christian faith,the Muslim Faith and the Jewish faith.

There is a fundamental observation that should be made.All religions are about control of human populations by a few elites and god is always replaced by money to achieve their aims.

Yes and no Arjay, it's not a case of black and white and difficult to put into words. Unfortunately I have stronger comments noted from this person.