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Writing in the September issue of the Australian Presbyterian, Federal Opposition frontbencher Kevin Andrews (pictured) answers the question ‘What should Christians do to be heard in the public square?’ He makes 10 key points that are extremely relevant to any Christian looking to have an input into the policy directions of our nation. Mr Andrews Continue Reading

Media Notice In what is believed to be a Victorian first, the leaders of the State’s two major political parties have both agreed to address Christians and answer questions from Christian leaders at the same event this Friday night. In the lead up to the November 27 election, Premier John Brumby and Opposition Leader Ted Continue Reading

Media Release The vast majority of Christians are opposed to euthanasia and would be deeply concerned about a bill to legalise voluntary euthanasia which is set to be debated in the WA Parliament tomorrow, the Australian Christian Lobby (ACL) said today. ACL WA Director Michelle Pearse today urged WA parliamentarians to reject the euthanasia bill Continue Reading

For the second Federal election in a row, the Christian vote has been hailed as having a significant effect on the outcome – further highlighting the need for political parties to be mindful of the Christian constituency. A recent demographic analysis of the 2010 election results by research and demographic marketing group, Australian Development Strategies Continue Reading

Writing in the August/September edition of Alive Magazine, ACL Managing Director Jim Wallace challenges concepts that Christians are rather conservative.

Media release Claims by the Australian Greens on the weekend that their policies are very much aligned with Christian values are completely at odds with their refusal to respond to 18 out of 24 questions on issues of concern to Christians, the Australian Christian Lobby (ACL) said today. ACL Managing Director Jim Wallace said that Continue Reading

In the lead up to the federal election a group of over 20 Christian leaders have drafted The Canberra Declaration – a document which was officially launched on the lawns of Parliament House on Friday July 23. The Canberra Declaration follows on from the 2009 Manhattan Declaration and the 2010 Westminster Declaration.  It declares that Continue Reading

Media Release June 22, 2010 A gathering of many of Australia’s most senior denominational and church leaders – rarely paralleled in the nation’s history – last night heard both the Prime Minister and the Opposition Leader speak of the valuable contribution the Christian faith has made to the nation and also respond to Christian concerns Continue Reading

For release: March 17, 2010 With polls predicting the Tasmanian Greens will hold the balance of power following this weekend’s election it is important that Christian voters are aware of the party’s policies on issues ranging from euthanasia and same-sex marriage through to gambling, the Australian Christian Lobby (ACL) said today. ACL Tasmanian Director Nick Continue Reading

For Release: July 31, 2008 In what is believed to be a Northern Territory first, the leaders of NT’s two major political parties are to address the Christian community live at a special event in Darwin. To be held just four days before the election, ‘Make it Count NT’ is expected to draw a large Continue Reading