LABOR appears headed for political backlash after backing a push to make more abortion services freely available across Australia as part of its federal election platform. Pro-life advocates have promised to campaign against members of parliament who supported abortion policies at the coming federal election, and to actively support pro-life MPs. “Using more taxpayer money to further fund the killing ... Read More »
PRO-LIFE group, Cherish Life has stood by a pledge to publicly name and shame Queensland state members of parliament who voted to legalise abortion – part of a wider campaign to oust them from office. The group has released a pamphlet that identifies each MP and how they voted on the controversial Termination of Pregnancy Bill passed by 50 to ... Read More »
THOUSANDS of people joined the March for Life through Brisbane’s CBD last weekend to protest the Queensland Government’s move to legalise abortion. Organisers estimate 4000 marched down George Street, many dressed in white, chanting “life, life, life” and “Pro-life, pro-woman”. “God’s law doesn’t endorse taking away life. This is like murder,” Kevin Turne, who had travelled from Dalby on the ... Read More »
WITH the final outcome of the Federal Election too close to call, St Vincent de Paul Society chief executive officer Dr John Falzon has offered an agenda that any majority government should follow towards a more caring Australia. As The Catholic Leader went to print, neither the Coalition nor Labor was assured of enough seats to form a majority government ... Read More »
FAMILIES with two parents and low incomes will be hit by the Labor’s decision to support Federal Government cuts to Family Tax Benefit Part B. Opposition Leader Bill Shorten said Labor would support the plan, but not for single-parent families or grandparents who were primary carers. “Labor’s been prepared to work with the Government where it was fair and fiscally ... Read More »
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