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Tas abortion bill sent to committee
Vic Senator hosts public forums about sex-selection abortions
A truly wicked problem: Dealing with the complexities, realities and impact of the refugee debate
Sociologist comments on Australian study into child health in same-sex families
ABSENT film now screening in your state
Genevieve Gilbert-Quach on the Political Spot talking about life as a prostitute
Emma Rossi from ACMA on the Political Spot regarding inquiry into broadcasting codes
Lyle Shelton’s ABC News interview on same-sex marriage
Lachlan Macquarie Internship
In the media – a wrap up of the last week’s commentary
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Yesterday Lyle Shelton, Managing Director of ACL, was admitted to hospital for emergency surgery. The surgery appears to have been successful, and while there will be a recuperative period, we have no long term concerns for his health. I know Lyle and his family would value your prayers during this difficult time.
Situations such as this are a reminder to us all of how fragile life is. I was recently meditating on Psalm 90:12 which says:
“Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.”
There is something about keeping the brevity and fragility of this life in our sights that is clarifying, that enables us to gain perspective, and wisdom (hopefully). So much of contemporary life is shaped by a perspective which thinks that the ‘here and now’ is all that there is to live for.
I don’t know about you, but it makes me wonder how public discourse in this nation might look if the words of Psalm 90:12 were taken more seriously.
Blessings
Nick Overton
Acting Managing Director
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