The Australian Christian Lobby commends a group of senators led by Queensland senator Matt Canavan urging governments to allow churches to host more people for Christmas gatherings.

Finally, Victoria is free! You no longer need to wear a mask outdoors unless social distancing is impossible. The border between metro Melbourne and regional Victoria has been lifted.

The Australian Christian Lobby has labelled the Premier’s latest easing of COVID restrictions unfair.

295 church pastors and leaders have written an open letter to Premier Daniel Andrews urging him to allow churches to open for indoor worship, for the wellbeing of the church members and the wider community.

Regional Victoria is beginning to return to some semblance of normal life as restrictions ease. Restaurants, pubs and shops are reopening. School and sport are resuming. Sadly, what remain locked down are our churches.

The Victorian Government’s restrictions on churches and other faith groups are a disproportionate response to the COVID-19 risk and amount to religious discrimination, the Australian Christian Lobby said on Friday.

The High Court’s acquittal of Cardinal Pell reveals some interesting questions about justice and truth. If we truly care – about all people, whether victims or accused – then we will want our legal system, our leaders and our society to value truth above all else.

Last Sunday (22 March) Christians could gather in churches for public worship and be taught God’s word.

2020 Parliament Ecumenical Service