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Good News Update 98 22 May 2014 SON OF GOD in the Movies! There’s nothing quite like going to the local cinema to watch a good movie with family or friends. The experience of the big screen and surround sound really brings the…
15 May 2014 As you’ll be aware, the federal government handed down its budget this week. It was disappointing to see that the biggest single short term budget cut was to overseas aid. See our media release on this. ACL has long advocated for prositution reform in Australia in an effort to uphold the dignity and…
8 May 2014 The Commission of Audit’s recommendations are far reaching and numerous. Of concern is the recommendation to cut the school chaplaincy program. See media release. The report also recommended de-coupling aid from Gross National Income which the government has already adopted. ACL’s Managing Director Lyle Shelton discusses the report’s recommendations in a radio…
Good News Update 97 8 May 2014 Value and Protect Mothers This Sunday is Mother’s Day! It is a day set aside to value and honour mothers, motherhood, and the important role mothers play in our society. Did you know that the tradition…
Good News Update 96 1 May 2014 Shaping Australia through Prayer and Fasting Prayer and fasting can shape our future as a nation! This is why we regularly encourage you to pray and act, in relation to current issues in our society. During the…
1 May 2014 Three women in the United States who claim to be ‘married’ are expecting their first child together, a violation of the right of a child to be raised by both a mother and a father. In light of this situation, ACL’s Managing Director Lyle Shelton discusses the implications of redefining marriage in…
17 April 2014 You may have heard the news that former Senator Brian Harradine passed away earlier this week. He is Australia’s longest serving independent senator in the history of Australia’s federation ACL’s Managing Director Lyle Shelton reflects on his years of service in his blog piece this week. (Lyle Shelton and local supporters will…
Good News Update 95 16 April 2014 Celebrate the Ultimate Victory! Once again we come to that special time of the year when we remember the death and resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ. Tim Costello of World Vision Australia writes, “Easter…
Good News Update 94 9 April 2014 Speak up for Free Speech! The Australian Government is currently considering amendments to the Racial Discrimination Act 1975in regard to racial vilification and free speech and they are asking for submissions by 30 April.It is therefore not…
If you can’t view this email correctly, it can be viewed on the web here. 10 April 2014 This week ACL has urged the Queensland Government to take action on outdoor advertising after another slogan from Campervan company Wicked Campers. See our Media Release. It was only last week the Queensland Parliament…