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1. Grim Reports from Drought Stricken Areas 2.National Day of Prayer – Canberra – Sunday 2 March 2014 3. Forty days of Prayer & Fasting 5 March/13 April 2014 4. Testimony of women conceived in rape 5. U.S. Abortions Fall to Lowest Rate Since Roe v. Wade 6. The Existential Elephant in the ‘Christian Persecution’ Room …
If you can’t view this email correctly, it can be viewed on the web here. 16 January 2014 Welcome to the first ENEWs of the New Year. After a well-earned break, the ACL team in Canberra and state offices returned to work this week. We’ve hit the ground running with a Greens-inspired push…
If you can’t view this email correctly, it can be viewed on the web here. 23 January 2014 This week the NSW Government announced changes to curb alcohol-fuelled violence in Sydney. ACL thinks there should be greater focus on the root cause of binge drinking (see our media release on the issue). Last…
If you can’t view this email correctly, it can be viewed on the web here. 30 January 2014 ACL staff have met in Canberra this week to strategise for the year ahead. The team is excited for the opportunities that lie ahead. Last week, ACL expressed disappointment at news…
If you can’t view this email correctly, it can be viewed on the web here. 12 December 2013 In this week’s edition of ENEWs we report on the High Court’s decision to reject the ACT’s same-sex marriage bill. This ruling upholds uniformity of marriage laws across the country. …
If you can’t view this email correctly, it can be viewed on the web here. 19 December 2013 This week, the Queensland Government said it would adopt most of the 121 recommendations made by the Commission of Inquiry into the state’s child protection system. It has committed to place…
If you can’t view this email correctly, it can be viewed on the web here. 21 November 2013 A sad day for the unborn in Tasmania First step for unborn rights in NSW Dismissal of “Boobs” campaign complaints undermines women’s worth Dr Joanna Howe talks about barriers to adoption in…
If you can’t view this email correctly, it can be viewed on the web here. 28 November 2013 As the year draws to a close, we want to remind you about ACL’s Gap week in early January. If you know of any university students who are interested in public…
If you can’t view this email correctly, it can be viewed on the web here. 5 December 2013 Here’s a short video from the ACL’s Managing Director Lyle Shelton about the year that was. Click on the image to watch. Lyle also has a column about Christian engagement in…
If you can’t view this email correctly, it can be viewed on the web here. 31 October 2013 NSW Parliament debates same-sex marriage bill Defeat of same-sex marriage motion in Tasmania signals time to move on Please thank Tasmanian parliamentarians for protecting marriage High Court challenge into same-sex marriage bill…