ACT: Overreach on Drug Decriminalisation
The ACT Government’s decision to decriminalise the use of hard drugs represents a massive overreach of a government which has failed to listen to its electorate or police.
Read moreACT: Government decriminalises illicit drugs
The ACT Government’s decision to decriminalise the possession and use of illicit drugs is irresponsible and lacks compassion.
Read moreVIC: Andrews Government goes soft on crime
Despite opposition from the Australian Federal Police (AFP) Commissioner Reece Kershaw, Daniel Andrews’ Labor Government has softened its stance on hard drugs, agreeing to consider a trial decriminalisation.
Read moreVIC: Fiona Patten MP proposes green light for illicit drug use
Ignoring expert medical advice, Fiona Patten, Reason Party MP, will table a reckless bill this week in the Victorian government, seeking to decriminalise illicit drug use.
Read moreDrugs Injecting Room – Insufficient Consultation
ACL congratulates the Melbourne City Council for rejecting the Andrews government’s proposal to establish drug injecting room near the Queen Victoria Market.
Read moreMcGowan government makes right drug policy call, must focus on prisons rehab
The Australian Christian Lobby today commended the McGowan government for rejecting radical parliamentary committee recommendations to establish injecting rooms, pill testing, home-grown cannabis, and prison needle exchange programs.
Read moreVictorian government fuels drug problems with injecting rooms
The Australian Christian Lobby says all Victorians should be alarmed by the Andrews government launching a second legal injecting room near Victoria Market.
Read morePremier and Cabinet must put the brakes on abortion opportunism
As global COVID-19 pandemic responses unfolded, the Australian Christian Lobby repeatedly warned the South Australian government not to override state abortion laws. With a live debate underway in Parliament, now is not the time to make abortion more prevalent and more dangerous for women.
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