WA: Disturbing outcome to landmark trans case
When a teenage girl in her mid-teens suddenly declares she is trans and wants to identify as a male, it sends shock waves through her family. Especially when the child up till that point has been happy being a girl, and even had a boyfriend.
Read moreWA: Exemptions at risk for Christian institutions
The Law Reform Commission (LRC) recently released a Discussion Paper to progress the review of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 ordered by the Attorney General last year.
Read moreQld: Intentional, premeditated killing legalised
Last Thursday, on the back of a well-funded campaign laced with a dangerous mix of half-truths, misinformation and outright lies, Queensland became the latest Australian state to legalise assisted suicide.
Read moreNSW: The battle for parental rights continues
The Australian Christian Lobby welcomed the long awaited report on the Education Legislation Amendment (Parental Rights) Bill 2020 which was released on 6 September 2021.
Read morePray for the people of Afghanistan
The sound of distant gunfire signaled to the citizens of Kabul, Afghanistan, that life was about to change. As the hardline Islamists entered the capital, there was no resistance. The speed at which the Taliban regained control after 20 years appears to have surprised everyone.
Read moreSA: Your opposition was heard for decriminalising prostitution
Wendy Francis and I recently had the privilege of representing you before the SA Legislative Council Select Committee into the Statues Amendment (Repeal of Sex Work Offences) Bill 2020. This is the 14th attempt to decriminalise prostitution in SA.
Read moreNT: Darwin’s last refugee families released from detention
While many Australians struggle with on again, off again, COVID restrictions, two families in Darwin have been in total lockdown for over 18 months.
Read moreWarnings abound for Queensland’s euthanasia bill
The report from Queensland Parliament’s Health Committee on the Voluntary Assisted Dying Bill 2021 was released last Friday – and confirms serious flaws in the proposed legislation.
Read moreReligious belief deserves protection
By Vanessa Cheng and Mark Spencer
Read moreQld: Parliamentarians urged to choose life, not death
When approaching an issue such as euthanasia it is vitally important to assess what we really believe. As Christians, we believe -
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there is life after death, a resurrection and judgment beyond the grave;
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that we are called to care for the most vulnerable, the elderly, and terminally ill; and
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in the inherent worth of every individual human.