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Wendy Francis

National Director, Politics
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News articles by

Wendy Francis

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  • Anzac Day  

    Anzac Day  

    The original Anzac Day services were very much church-led and they continue to be strongly influenced by our Christian heritage to this day. After World War 1 the national feeling of mourning and grief was acute, and so it was only natural for churches to take a leading role to help people come to terms… Read More

  • Is Having Self-esteem Important for a Christian?  

    Is Having Self-esteem Important for a Christian?  

    In a day and age when self-esteem is seen as a necessary aid to mental health, it’s good to consider the question as to whether having a good self-esteem is important for a Christian.   When Jesus says that the second commandment of the law is like the first – “You shall love your neighbour as yourself”-… Read More

  • Truth Telling Which Leads to Healing 

    Truth Telling Which Leads to Healing 

    Last weekend I had the privilege of speaking at a Truth Telling Day at the place of Cook’s first landing – Kamay Botany Bay National Park. The event was organised by a grassroots people’s movement, founded in 1997 and developed by Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal Australians working together to recognise the past and move freely together… Read More

  • Anti-Christian nexus broken in Victoria

    Anti-Christian nexus broken in Victoria

    The exit of the Reason Party (formerly the Sex Party) from the Victorian Parliament is good news as they have been responsible for introducing legislation which harms the most vulnerable Victorians. Read More

  • ACL invited to meet with Justice Rothman

    ACL invited to meet with Justice Rothman

    On Friday 9 December, ACL’s National Director of Politics, Wendy Francis, accompanied by our legal counsel, Christopher Brohier, and Queensland Director, Rob Norman, met with the Hon Justice Stephen Rothman AM in his role as ALRC Commissioner, appointed to oversee the review of the SDA. Read More

  • Stand against the aggressive pro-abortion agenda

    Stand against the aggressive pro-abortion agenda

    Last week I was privileged to be invited to be part of a relatively small group to hear from Jordan Peterson in Federal Parliament. Amongst other profundities, he said, “I don’t care what your view of abortion is – fewer is better. Let’s start there.”  Whilst I don’t disagree with his desire for less abortions,… Read More

  • Research on abortion coercion confirms what was intuitively understood

    Research on abortion coercion confirms what was intuitively understood

    Reproductive Health Journal research regarding coercion and abuse of pregnant women has revealed the most common form of coercion and abuse of pregnant women is that which pressures them into having an abortion. Read More

  • “That sounds like murder to me!”

    “That sounds like murder to me!”

    Laura Jayes on Sky News – “That sounds like murder to me!” Read More

  • More support for women, not penalties

    More support for women, not penalties

    Following the overturning of Roe v Wade in the USA, a journalist in Australia contacted the ACL with the following questions… Read More

  • Now’s the time for introductions!

    Now’s the time for introductions!

    We have a new parliament and each of us have a Representative to parliament that has either been newly elected or re-elected. This gives us a great opportunity to reach out and open the door for us to have meaningful dialogue with them over this term of parliament. To help you do this, we have… Read More

Media releases by

Wendy Francis

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  • Shame on Wantima Golf Club in Brendale, Brisbane

    When we accept men impersonating women with sexual inuendo + men impersonating young boys with sexual inuendo we become a sick society.  Wantima Golf Club’s advertising of their drag event featuring “SEXY BALL BOY” is yet another example of a blatant attempt to sexualise children and normalize evil. Wendy Francis, National Director of Politics for… Read More

  • Government Attempt to Attack Australians of Faith Won’t Cut It 

    The Albanese government waited until the very last day to reveal the Australian Law Reform Commission (ALRC) report on Religious Educational Institutions and Anti-Discrimination Laws.   Commenting on this, the Australian Christian Lobby’s (ACL) CEO, Michelle Pearse, said, “The government has had this report for months but have kept it under wraps, refusing to discuss its… Read More

  • No More Puberty Blockers for Children in England: Why Are Australian Clinics Continuing?

    The UK government has welcomed their nation’s National Health Service (NHS) decree that no English child should be placed on puberty blockers, but rather they will pivot their approach to ensure care for gender-dysphoric children is based on evidence and is in the ‘best interests of the child’.  Wendy Francis, National Director of Politics for the Australian… Read More

  • Shameful Manipulation of Vulnerable Patients as Qld Hospital Advertises Form of Suicide 

    An advertisement promoting euthanasia has been prominently positioned in the Caboolture (Metro North Health) Public Hospital, sending a clear message to doctors, patients and the general public that ending your life is a good option.  Wendy Francis, National Director of Politics for the Australian Christian Lobby (ACL) said, “This 4×2 metre wide advertisement, placed near the main entrance… Read More

  • Whose Voice Matters on Human Rights?

    The Australian Human Rights Commission’s (AHRC) latest research project involving Australians who identify as trans and gender diverse Australians has divided the nation in that they have made clear whose opinions they will listen to. And it’s not those most affected by their research.     Wendy Francis, National Director, Politics, Australian Christian Lobby (ACL) said, “In an… Read More

  • Alabama Rules Frozen Embryos Are Children, Australia Treats Babies Born Alive Like They Are Not 

    Alabama Supreme Court’s ruling that frozen embryos are children and allowing their parents to sue for wrongful death caused by being dropped in the clinic, stands in sharp contrast to the rationale underpinning Australian pro-abortion laws and regulations which refuse care for babies born alive after failed abortions.   National Director of Politics for the Australian Christian Lobby (ACL), Wendy… Read More

  • It’s Time to Shine Light on Australia’s Shameful Secret 

    Shocking statistics on the number of Australian children contracting sexually transmitted infections (STI) are a symptom of a broad social issue that requires urgent national attention.   Commenting on the findings, Wendy Francis, National Director of Politics of the Australian Christian Lobby (ACL) said, “Australian adults are seriously neglecting the wellbeing of our nation’s children… Read More

  • Victoria’s Child Safe Standards Fails to Protect Female Students   

    A father has hit the news for what most Australians would view as responsible parenting. He removed his teenage daughter from Geelong Grammar School rather than have her sharing boarding arrangements with a biological male.   The Australian Christian Lobby (ACL)’s Victorian State Director, Jasmine Yuen said, “This is yet another outcome from the ideologically driven policies of the Victorian… Read More

  • Aunty is Cranky!

    But so are Australian parents.  The ABC continues to alienate themselves from everyday Australian parents with their latest ‘dummy spit’ over pushback on their callout for 3-5 year olds to be part of their Drag Queen Story Time filming. Wendy Francis is a parent and grandparent and also the National Director of Politics for the Australian… Read More

  • “Safer Internet Day” Remains a Hollow Promise 

    Australia’s e-safety Commissioner has encouraged us to celebrate ‘Safer Internet Day’ despite Australian children remaining without recommended protections from online pornography in place.   National Director of Politics for the Australian Christian Lobby (ACL) and long-time campaigner for the innocence of children, Wendy Francis, said, “Numerous inquiries and committee recommendations have urged action by the government… Read More