Tasmanian moves to allow freedom of speech highlights shortcomings in discrimination laws
The announcement today by Tasmanian Premier Will Hodgman that his Government was considering changing the State’s Anti-Discrimination Act to ensure freedom to express different views ahead of the marriage plebiscite, has been welcomed by the Australian Christian Lobby.
Read moreRoz Ward’s axing would still leave kids exposed to extreme views
The ACL has welcomed calls for the founder of the so-called 'Safe Schools' program to resign but has warned that Roz Ward's ideology must also go.
Read moreQLD Govt ‘Safe Schools’ assurances do not add up
Queensland Primary Schools continue to take part in the so-called Safe Schools program against a Federal Government directive to remove the age-inappropriate sexualised program from children under 12 years old.
Read moreLiving babies will continue to die as Victorian Parliament votes down Infant Viability Bill
By not passing the Infant Viability Bill the Victorian Parliament today has ignored the community and taken a backward step for women and children rights, says Australian Christian Lobby Victorian Director Dan Flynn.
Read moreGreens abortion pledge out of step with community sentiment
The Greens are out of step with community sentiment on abortion with their announcement today of a $15 million election pledge to remove abortion safeguards.
Read moreLabor does right thing on aid but forgets its base
Labor’s election pledge to reverse years of cutting overseas aid by both sides of politics has been welcomed by the Australian Christian Lobby.
Read moreLabor’s rainbow cop to pursue Porteous-type actions
Federal Labor’s promised discrimination commissioner for gay and gender fluid ideology will only serve to escalate vexatious, farcical and divisive cases that run against Tasmanian Archbishop of Hobart Julian Porteous, the Australian Christian Lobby has warned.
Read moreLabor’s capitulation to Greens’ rainbow ideology complete
It is difficult to believe that the alternative Prime Minister of Australia has today committed to publicly funding a program which teaches children that their gender is fluid.
Read moreAustralia can and should resettle more refugees
The Australian Christian Lobby has renewed its longstanding call for the federal government to double the humanitarian intake.
Read moreACL calls on Labor to rule out money for teaching kids their gender is fluid
The ACL has called on Labor leader Bill Shorten to rule out Commonwealth funding for programs that teach children their gender is fluid.
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