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  • 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

  • Shockwaves have reverberated through the medical community as investigative journalist Michael Shellenberger has uncovered confidential documents, exposing the World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH). These damning leaks reveal internal discussions among surgeons, therapists, and activists, laying bare the unsettling truth behind transgender treatments and surgeries. 250 pages of leaked WPATH conversations unveil a chilling… Read More

  • As Tasmania grapples with pressing and complex challenges, including loneliness, economic hardship, and cultural isolation, Christian churches emerge as beacons of hope and compassion, offering solace and practical assistance to those in need.  Commenting on a series of events convened by Tasmanian faith and civic leaders recently in Devonport, Launceston and Hobart as they plan together… Read More

  • 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

  • As the world celebrates International Women’s Day, pushback is increasing against the movement to allow trans women – that, is, men – into women’s spaces.  In late February, the taxpayer funded Australian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) launched a consultation on ‘trans and gender diverse human rights’, its terms of reference exhibiting clear bias as they call for… Read More

  • This week, the World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH) found itself at the centre of controversy when investigative journalist, Michael Shellenberger, leaked some of WPATH’s files exposing internal discussions between surgeons, therapists, and activists regarding transgender treatments and surgeries.  250 pages of leaked WPATH conversations indicate the ‘peak body’ for advice on gender care is knowingly conducting treatments of an… Read More

  • The Queensland Department of Justice and Attorney General have published their draft Anti-Discrimination Bill 2024 which will replace the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991. Queensland Director for the Australian Christian Lobby (ACL), Rob Norman, said, “Again, Queensland is leading the nation in all the wrong ways. This Bill reads like an addendum to Orwell’s novel ‘1984’. If tabled… Read More

  • 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

  • A report released by the Health, Environment and Agriculture Committee has waved through amendments to the Termination of Pregnancy Act that will support nurses and midwives administering medical abortions. Clause 22 of the Health and Other Legislation Amendment Bill (No. 2) 2023 will ‘insert a new section 6A into the Termination of Pregnancy Act to allow health practitioners… Read More

  • A peaceful rally organised by Christians in collaboration with the Jewish community to denounce antisemitism was disrupted on Sunday, 3 March, by pro-Palestinian group Lil-Aqsa. The South Australian Police (SAPOL) were all hands-on-deck, with horses and armed forces prepared to control the protest.  Despite threats from the protestors, around 1,000 South Australians gathered at the steps… Read More