Family First appoints new parliamentary representative of NSW
The National Chairman of Family First, Mr Bob Day AO, announced on behalf of the National Executive and the NSW Division of Family First that the Federal Executive of Family First has accepted Dr Gordon Moyes AC, as a member of the Party and appoints him to be the Parliamentary representative of Family First in New South Wales Parliament..
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Climate change jeapordising food security, warn NGOs
Some of the world's leading humanitarian organisations have issued a joint statement pressing for urgent action amid changing climate conditions.
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Victorian birth certificate changes falsely dismiss dads
The Australian Christian Lobby (ACL) today urged a rethink on planned changes to Victorian birth certificates coming into force next year which create a biological fiction and abolish the natural presumption that a child has a father.
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Tasmanian Govt urged to step up palliative care support following welcome defeat of euthanasia bill
The Australian Christian Lobby (ACL) tonight welcomed the resounding defeat of the Tasmanian euthanasia bill by the Tasmanian Parliament and challenged the Government to now step up palliative care support and resources for people with terminal illnesses, particularly in regional areas.
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Values-based school programs need greater ACT Government support
Values-based teaching is vital for the healthy development of young people and needs greater support in the ACT rather than suspending it on the basis of an over-reaction by one or two parents, the Australian Christian Lobby (ACL) said today.
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Andrews right to call for wider discussions about effective migrant integration
The Australian Christian Lobby (ACL) today supported former Immigration Minister Kevin Andrews calls for wider discussions about the integration of migrants into Australia, saying the nation needs to get beyond stifling debate under the guise of political correctness.
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Christian lobby voices severe reservations with 'Indonesian solution'
The Australian Christian Lobby (ACL) today voiced its severe reservations about the 'Indonesian solution' being implemented by the Federal Government.
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Family violence program receives anti-violence award
A Victorian family violence prevention program which works with religious leaders from various denominations to educate their congregations on healthy relationships has won national recognition at the 2009 Australian Crime and Violence Prevention Awards (ACVPA).
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Christians opposed to SA euthanasia bill
The vast majority of Christians are opposed to euthanasia and would be deeply concerned about last night's passing of the second reading stage in the South Australian Upper House of a bill to legalise voluntary euthanasia, the Australian Christian Lobby (ACL) said today.
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More Australian assistance to Samoa and Tonga
The Minster for Foreign Affairs, Stephen Smith, and the Minister for Defence, Senator John Faulkner, today announced further Australian support to Samoa and Tonga following the tsunami that devastated both communities on 30 September.
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Caritas and IGA load ship with food for tsunami-affected Samoa
IGA supermarkets and Caritas Australia today started shipping 48 tonnes of much-needed non-perishable food, grocery and household supplies to those affected by the tsunamis in Samoa.
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Murder victim's family questions Joyce Meyer Ministries
The ministry of televangelist Joyce Meyer may be added as a defendant to the wrongful-death lawsuit filed against a man charged with murdering his wife and two sons.