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National Newsletter
- Monthly Newsletter – June 2013
The ACL’s latest monthly newsletter, which includes a column from ACL’s Managing Director Lyle Shelton, is out now. This month’s newsletter includes stories on Kevin Rudd’s change on his position on marriage, the defeat of the NSW euthanasia bill, pokie machine reform in Tasmania, and prostitution reform in Western Australia. Click here to read the Continue Reading
- Monthly Newsletter – May 2013
The ACL’s latest monthly newsletter, which includes a column from ACL’s Deputy Chairman Jim Wallace, is out now. This month’s newsletter includes stories on leadership changes at the ACL, Tasmanian abortion legislation, same-sex marriage, and human trafficking. Click here to read the May newsletter.
- Monthly Newsletter – April 2013
The ACL’s latest monthly newsletter, which includes a column from ACL’s Managing Director Jim Wallace, is out now. This month’s newsletter includes stories on the government’s apology to victims of forced adoption, Tony Abbott keeping his word on marriage and the bill to decriminalise abortion in Tasmania. Click here to read the April newsletter.
- Monthly Newsletter – March 2013
The ACL’s latest monthly newsletter, which includes a column from ACL’s Managing Director Jim Wallace, is out now. This month’s newsletter includes stories on the WA Make it Count election event, redefinition of marriage in the UK, a sex-selection abortion bill and the ACL Queensland Conference. Click here to read the March newsletter.
- Monthly Newsletter – February 2013
The ACL’s latest monthly newsletter, which includes a column from ACL’s Managing Director Jim Wallace, is out now. This month’s newsletter includes stories on the upcoming West Australian state election, R18+ classification for computer games, and the threat to religious freedoms under the proposed new anti-discrimination bill. Click here to read the February newsletter.
Letters from your State Directors
David Hutt David Hutt is the New South Wales Director of the Australian Christian Lobby.
Dan FlynnDan Flynn is the Victorian 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.
Richard ThackwayRichard Thackway is the Australian Capital Territory Director of the Australian Christian Lobby.
Yvonne Pratt Yvonne Pratt is the Northern Territory Director of the Australian Christian Lobby.
ACL New South Wales Newsletter
- NSW Director Letter to Supporters – June 2013
The New South Wales Director David Hutt’s letter to supporters in the state is now available online. In May the Upper House of the New South Wales parliament voted 23 to 13 to oppose euthanasia. This was a terrific result for which we thank God. Euthanasia is unsafe. Around the world, wherever it has been Continue Reading
- NSW Director Letter to Supporters – April 2013
The New South Wales Director David Hutt’s letter to supporters in the state is now available online. Politicians like to tell us that elections are about issues like the economy, health care and education. All of these things are important. But so too is the character of our nation. Click here to Continue Reading
- NSW Director Letter to Supporters – February 2013
The New South Wales Director David Hutt’s letter to supporters in the state is now available online. Thank you for your continued support. It is crucial as we prepare for the 2013 federal election. This year Australians will elect a government. As Christians we want to see candidates and leaders elected who will foster a Continue Reading
ACL Victoria Newsletter
- Vic Director Letter to Supporters – June 2013
The Victorian Director Dan Flynn’s letter to supporters in the state is now available online. Ministers and pastors in Victoria are currently meeting with federal MP’s and candidates concerning the definition of marriage. You can support ACL efforts in co-ordinating these meetings by writing or emailing your sitting MP and lead candidates to let them Continue Reading
- Vic Director Letter to Supporters – April 2013
The Victorian Director Dan Flynn’s letter to supporters in the state is now available online. Two significant events have now kicked off in Victoria: the AFL football season and the federal election campaign. September will bring us both a grand final and a federal election. Over the last 12 months, it has been Continue Reading
- Vic Director Letter to Supporters – February 2013
The Victorian Director Dan Flynn’s letter to supporters in the state is now available online. We have launched what will be a busy and energetic year for ACL in Victoria. Orthodox priests in the Antioch and Syrian tradition have engaged me in discussions about the deteriorating situation for Christians in Syria. Meetings currently Continue Reading
ACL Queensland Newsletter
- Qld Director Letter to Supporters – June 2013
The Queensland Director Wendy Francis’ letter to supporters in the state is now available online. My prayer for God’s people is that we will shine as stars in the universe (Philippians 2:15) and that we will experience a renewed sense of, and commitment to pursue, those things that are true, noble, right, pure, lovely, admirable, Continue Reading
- Qld Director Letter to Supporters – April 2013
The Queensland Director Wendy Francis’ letter to supporters in the state is now available online. With Easter already over, it reminds us of how quickly this year is passing by. Ephesians 5:16 urges us to “redeem the time, because the days are evil.” The ACL Queensland Conference promises to deliver a packed day of information, Continue Reading
- Qld Director Letter to Supporters – February 2013
The Queensland Director Wendy Francis’ letter to supporters in the state is now available online. 2013 is going to be a big year politically in Queensland. I look ahead with competing emotions. In my immediate family I have some who are suffering physically which brings with it much sadness and a sense of dread. At Continue Reading
ACL Western Australia Newsletter
- WA Director Letter to Supporters – June 2013
The Western Australia Director Rhys Vallance’s letter to supporters in the state is now available online. As the first half of the year draws to a close, new projects are emerging for ACL in Western Australia, as we work towards seeing Christian principles and ethics influencing and affecting the way we are governed. It is Continue Reading
- WA Director Letter to Supporters – April 2013
The Western Australia Director Rhys Vallance’s letter to supporters in the state is now available online. As we start the first of four years under the new Liberal government it would be good to first reflect on the hectic period that was the election period of 2013. ACL ran 13 Meet Your Candidate forums where Continue Reading
- WA Director Letter to Supporters – February 2013
The Western Australia Director, Rhys Vallance, letter to supporters in the state is now available online. The vision of the Australian Christian Lobby is to see Christian principles and ethics accepted and influencing the way we are governed, do business and relate to each other as a community. The upcoming state election is an important Continue Reading
ACL Tasmania Newsletter
- Tas Director Letter to Supporters – June 2013
The Tasmanian Director Mark Brown’s letter to supporters in the state is now available online. The upper house elections in May saw three ‘conservatives’, relative to the other candidates, returned or elected. This is a wonderful result given the high profile and expensive national campaigns run by the left?leaning GetUp! organisation against some candidates not Continue Reading
- Tas Director Letter to Supporters – April 2013
The Tasmanian Director Mark Brown’s letter to supporters in the state is now available online. You will no doubt be aware of the ongoing social reform agenda of our state government. We must keep plugging away faithfully in prayer and practical action where we can. It has been very encouraging seeing the church arise in Continue Reading
- Tas Director Letter to Supporters – February 2013
The Tasmanian Director Mark Brown’s letter to supporters in the state is now available online. I trust you have managed to enjoy some of the wonderful weather our beautiful island experienced over the Christmas break. It is so easy to take for granted what we have. My family and I had a week camping at Continue Reading
ACL Australian Capital Territory Newsletter
- ACT Director Letter to Supporters – June 2013
The ACL’s Director for ACT Richard Thackway’s letter to supporters in the territory is now available online. With the federal election on 14 September, planning is well underway for ACL activities. Across Australia, ACL’s State Directors are guided by the wisdom and experience of State Advisory Councils. The ACT recently finalised the membership of its Continue Reading
- ACT Director Letter to Supporters – February 2013
The ACL’s Director for ACT Richard Thackway’s letter to supporters in the territory is now available online. This year is shaping up to be a big one for the ACT. Already, we have seen a significant difference between those in our community who share a faith position, and those who refrain from one. This is Continue Reading
- ACT Director Letter to Supporters – September 2012
The ACL’s Director for ACT Richard Thackway’s letter to supporters in the territory is now available online. An air of excitement is building in Canberra for the 2012 ACT election on 20 October. Click here to read the rest of Richard’s letter.
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 Northern Territory Newsletter
- NT Director Letter to Supporters – June 2013
The Northern Territory Director Yvonne Pratt’s letter to supporters in the territory is now available online. It is a blessing to witness what the Lord is doing in communities across the Territory. Last month, the 46th Annual Katherine Christian Convention at Morrow’s farm saw around 400 Indigenous Christians gathering for worship and teaching Continue Reading
- NT Director Letter to Supporters – April 2013
The Northern Territory Director Yvonne Pratt’s letter to supporters in the territory is now available online. The year is passing us by so quickly. It wasn’t long ago when Terry Mills addressed about 180 Christians before the Territory election at ACL’s Make it Count event. Mr Mills and the Country Liberal Party (CLP) won that Continue Reading
- NT Director Letter to Supporters – February 2013
The Northern Territory Director Yvonne Pratt’s letter to supporters in the territory is now available online. I would like to introduce myself as the new NT Director. I have lived in the Territory for eight and a half years after travelling Australia with my family. I had previously lived in Mullumbimby, NSW and along with Continue Reading