21 Victorian councillors have signed a letter to the state government seeking an end to Christian prayers at council meetings.
The letter argues that the use of single faith prayers at meetings is inconsistent with the multicultural, multi-faith diversity of communities, and may be inconsistent with the principles-based Local Government Act 2020.
A government spokesman told the Age that the act does not require prayers to be conducted.
Signatories to the letter include councillors from Glen Eira, Banyule, Moyne, Yarra, and Monash City Councils.