'Vindicated': Rugby Star Israel Folau Reaches Settlement After Being Fired for Sharing Biblical Message

Will Maule : Dec 4, 2019
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"We started this journey on behalf of all people of faith... to protect their rights of freedom of speech and religion. We now look forward to the federal government enacting the legislation necessary to further protect and strengthen these rights for all Australians." -Rugby Star Israel Folau

[Faithwire.com] Australian rugby phenomenon Israel Folau has reached a financial settlement with his former employer after having his playing contract terminated over an Instagram post. (Image: via GOD TV)

Folau insisted that Rugby Australia's abrupt ending of his employment was unfair and had been fighting a protracted legal battle on the grounds of religious discrimination—he was suing for around $9.5 million.

According to a joint statement on Wednesday, the two parties agreed to an undisclosed settlement sum.

"Mr Folau wants all Australians to know that he does not condone discrimination of any kind against any person on the grounds of their sexuality," Folau's legal team said in a statement, according to the BBC.

Rugby Australia noted that "inclusiveness is one of rugby's core values and it welcomes all people to the game, including all members of the LGBTI community."

"While it was not Rugby Australia's intention, Rugby Australia acknowledges and apologises for any hurt or harm caused to the Folaus... Subscribe for free to Breaking Christian News here

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