Newsletters
National Newsletter
- Monthly Newsletter – December 2011 / January 2012
The ACL’s latest monthly newsletter, which includes a column from ACL’s Managing Director Jim Wallace, is out now. This month’s newsletter features a report back on the ALP National Conference and the marriage petition. There’s also stories covering religious persecution and gambling. Click here to read.
- Monthly Newsletter – November 2011
The ACL’s latest monthly newsletter, which includes a column from ACL’s Managing Director Jim Wallace, is out now. This month’s newsletter features a new marriage petition aimed at the ALP National Conference. There’s also stories covering outdoor advertising, education and religious persecution. Click here to read.
- Monthly Newsletter – October 2011
The ACL’s latest monthly newsletter, which includes a column from ACL’s Managing Director Jim Wallace, is out now. This month’s newsletter features the For Kids’ Sake report launch in Canberra. Click here to read.
- Monthly Newsletter – September 2011
The ACL’s latest monthly newsletter, which includes a column from ACL’s Managing Director Jim Wallace, is out now. This month’s newsletter features stories on the same-sex marriage debate, ACL’s national conference and a wrap up of the High Court Challenge into chaplaincy. Click here to read it
- Monthly Newsletter – August 2011
The ACL’s latest monthly newsletter, which includes a column from ACL’s Managing Director Jim Wallace, is out now. This month’s newsletter features stories on the same-sex marriage debate, the loss of religious freedoms and the tragic Norwegian massacre. Click here to read it.
Letters from your State Directors
David Hutt David Hutt is the New South Wales Director of the Australian Christian Lobby.
Rob WardRob Ward is the Victorian Director and acting SA Director of the Australian Christian Lobby.
Wendy FrancisWendy Francis is the Queensland Director of the Australian Christian Lobby.
Rhys VallanceRhys Vallance is the Western Australian Director of the Australian Christian Lobby.
Mark Brown Mark Brown is the Tasmanian Director of the Australian Christian Lobby.
Nick JensenNick Jensen is the Australian Capital Territory Director of the Australian Christian Lobby and Programme Manager of the Lachlan Macquarie Internship.
ACL New South Wales Newsletter
- NSW Director letter to supporters – November 2011
The New South Wales Director, David Hutt, letter to supporters in the state is now available online. The ALP National Conference is meeting the first weekend of December to determine Labor’s policy platform for the next election. Amongst other things, it will be debating whether to support same-sex marriage. Click here to read the Continue Reading
- NSW Director Letter to supporters – September 2011
New South Wales Director David Hutt’s letter to supporters in the state is now available online. August 2011 could well go down in history as the moment the tide turned in the same sex marriage debate. All this year, MPs have been consulting their communities on same-sex marriage. In August they reported back to parliament. Click Continue Reading
- NSW Director letter to supporters – July 2011
The New South Wales Director David Hutt’s letter to supporters in the state is now available online. There is nothing inevitable about same-sex marriage. I firmly believe this is a debate we can win. Marriage between a man and a woman still represents the best, natural environment for raising a family and nurturing children. Click Continue Reading
ACL Victoria Newsletter
- Vic Director letter to supporters – November 2011
The Victorian Director, Rob Ward, letter to supporters in the state is now available online. Another year draws to a close with our thoughts turning to Christmas celebrations. As I reflect on the year that (almost) was, it turned out very different to my expectations. Click here to read the rest of Rob’s letter.
- VIC Director Letter to supporters – September 2011
Victorian Director Rob Ward’s letter to supporters in the state is now available online. As I write this I am hearing that August in Victoria was the warmest and driest for many years. For us at ACL it may well have been the busiest and most exciting! The response to our call for Christians to Continue Reading
- VIC Director Letter to supporters – July 2011
Victorian Director Rob Ward’s letter to supporters in the state is now available online. With half the year gone and lots happening on both the Victorian and Federal scene, there is much to report. Perhaps most exciting is to note the passing of legislation in the Victorian Parliament recently that fulfilled a commitment made by Continue Reading
ACL South Australia Newsletter
- SA Director letter to supporters – November 2011
The acting South Australian Director, Rob Ward, letter to supporters in the state is now available online. Another year draws to a close with our thoughts turning to Christmas celebrations. As I reflect on the year that (almost) was, it turned our very different to my expectations. Click here to read the rest of Rob’s Continue Reading
- SA Director Letter to Supporters – September 2011
South Australian Director Rob Ward’s letter to supporters is now available online. Well as the saying goes, a week is a long time in politics. Since we last wrote turmoil has wracked the South Australian Parliament with Premier Rann likely to be replaced any time now. Click here to read the rest of Rob’s letter.
- SA Director Letter to supporters – July 2011
Acting South Australian Director Rob Ward’s letter to supporters in the state is now available online. You will be pleased to hear that Stephanie Kriewaldt, your regular State Director is almost ready to resume the reins for ACL in South Australia, returning from maternity leave in late August. Click here to read the rest of Rob’s Continue Reading
ACL Queensland Newsletter
- Qld Director letter to supporters – November 2011
The Queensland Director, Wendy Francis, letter to supporters in the state is now available online. What a busy time it’s been since my last letter. There are two very pressing issues that I would like to bring to your attention. Click here to read the rest of Wendy’s letter.
- QLD Director Letter to Supporters – September 2011
Queensland Director Wendy Francis’s letter to supporters is now available online. Since I wrote the last State Director’s letter there has been much reason for encouragement in regards to the debate surrounding marriage in our country. On 24th August, as Parliamentarians reported back from their constituents, there was overwhelming support for marriage to remain as Continue Reading
- QLD Director letter to supporters – July 2011
Queensland Director Wendy Francis’ letter to supporters in the state is now available online. In 1 Chronicles it is said of the men of Issachar that they understood the times and knew what God would have them do. At this time in Australia it is imperative for God’s people also to understand the times and Continue Reading
ACL Western Australia Newsletter
- WA Director letter to supporters – November 2011
The Western Australia Director, Rhys Vallance, letter to supporters in the state is now available online. First of all, allow me to introduce myself. My name is Rhys Vallance and I have taken on the role of State Director, following my predecessor, Michelle Pearse. I graduated from the University of Western Australian last year with Continue Reading
- WA Director Letter to Supporters – September 2011
Western Australia State Director Michelle Pearse’s letter to supporters is now available online. First of all I’d like to bring you good news on the Federal WA MP’s report back to Parliament on whether their electorates support same-sex marriage. Tony Crook, Member for O’Connor reported 82% in favour of marriage between a man and a Continue Reading
- WA Director’s letter to supporters – July 2011
West Australian Director Michelle Pearse’s letter to supporters in the state is now available online. The WA Government has drafted new prostitution laws that are likely to be debated in Parliament in the coming months. ACL is concerned that any moves to legalise prostitution will legitimise the exploitation of women and further encourage the demand Continue Reading
ACL Tasmania Newsletter
- Tas Director letter to supporters – November 2011
The Tasmanian Director, Mark Brown, letter to supporters in the state is now available online. The recent Tasmanian Greens’ motion that expressed in-principle support for ‘marriage equality’ has left many confused and some even thinking Tasmania has legalised same-sex marriage! The motion was not a bill and was in effect inconsequential as it did not Continue Reading
- TAS State Director Letter to Supporters – September 2011
Tasmanian Director Mark Brown’s letter to supporters in the state is now available online. Wow, hasn’t the year flown by! Paul’s admonition in Eph 5:15-16 seems very pertinent: So, then, be careful how you live. Do not be unwise but wise, making the best use of your time because the times are evil. Click here to Continue Reading
- TAS Director letter to supporters – July 2011
Tasmanian Director Mark Brown’s letter to supporters in the state is now available online. With so many confronting issues facing Christians today it is easy to get overwhelmed. We must however persevere and continue to uphold what we know to be true and just – especially for our children who follow us. Click here to Continue Reading
ACL Australian Capital Territory Newsletter
- ACT Director letter to supporters – November 2011
The ACT Director, Nick Jensen, letter to supporters in the state is now available online. It is refreshing to see a stirring in the church. Last August ACL received over 680 new supporters. That’s about as many members as the different political parties have in the ACT! It really has been a pleasure working in Continue Reading
- ACT Director Letter to Supporters – September 2011
The Australian Capital Territory Director Nick Jensen’s letter tosupporters is now available online. Although it is the strong desire of ACL, and indeed Christians all over Australia, to deal with issues that can have a positive and redemptive change to society, it is often the case that we find ourselves having to react to Continue Reading
- ACT Director letter to supporters – July 2011
The Australian Capital Territory’s Director Nick Jensen’s letter to supporters in the state is now available online. The feedback we are getting from politicians who have been canvassing their electorates’ views on same-sex marriage is overwhelmingly that changing the definition of marriage is not something that mainstream Australia wants. Click here to read the rest of Nick’s Continue Reading
ACL Northern Territory Newsletter
- Northern Territory Director’s letter to Supporters – November 2010
NT Director Tristan Hatcher’s letter to supporters in the Territory is available online. As the year is drawing to a close, the wet season is not the only thing that is hotting up. The debate about euthanasia is continuing, and we in the Territory have a unique position within this debate, being the only jurisdiction Continue Reading
- Northern Territory Director’s letter to Supporters – September 2010
NT Director Tristan Hatcher’s letter to supporters in the Territory is available online. Well as I write we are yet to receive a result from the federal election. Thanks to all who are keeping this election in their prayers. Please continue to pray for our elected representatives, especially for Natasha Griggs, the new Member for Continue Reading