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Broadcast on 2CH Sydney, 5 May 2013 At last, a politician talking sense on what to do about pressure on state and federal governments to introduce same sex marriage laws. Independent MP Tony Windsor has suggested the matter be settled by the public on election day in September, through a referendum. With the gay lobby … Continue reading
Broadcast on 2CH Sydney, 5 May 2013 For many years spin doctors have played a crucial role in setting the political agenda and sweetening otherwise painful or unpopular government policies. In addition, as politicians let go of the moral foundations that have served society well in the past, they are increasingly guided by opinion polls … Continue reading
Broadcast on 2CH Sydney, 5 May 2013 As Queensland Premier, Peter Beatty strongly resisted moves to introduce euthanasia laws to his state on the grounds of the sanctity of life, and because he “didn’t trust putting such ethical and moral matters in the hands of government regulation.” But in an opinion piece in The Australian … Continue reading
Broadcast on 2CH Sydney, 5 May 2013 On Thursday NSW Greens MP Cate Faehrmann introduced a bill to the NSW Parliament which she says would give terminally ill people the right to die. This may seem the reasonable and humane thing to do. But it is not. Do we really want the right to kill … Continue reading
Broadcast on 2CH Sydney, 28 Apr 2013 Federal Opposition Leader Tony Abbott should not be swayed by pressure from lobbyists and State Premiers to allow a conscience vote on same sex marriage, according to the NSW Council of Churches. “It is vital that Mr Abbott and other senior political leaders maintain party policy and ensure … Continue reading
Broadcast on 2CH Sydney, 28 Apr 2013 The NSW Council of Churches has called on Premier Barry O’Farrell not to support parliamentary action on same sex marriage laws in NSW amid concerns over the constitutionality of such law reform. “It is far from clear whether the States have the power to pass same sex marriage laws, … Continue reading
Broadcast on 2CH Sydney, 28 Apr 2013 We’re all familiar with the dangers associated with drink driving, and binge drinking. But according to the Foundation for Alcohol Research and Education (FARE), a link to alcohol consumption can be shown in one in five cases of breast cancer, and one in 20 cases of other cancers. … Continue reading
Broadcast on 2CH Sydney, 21 April 2013 Late last year the federal government diverted $375 million from overseas aid to help meet the rising costs of detaining, processing, and supporting onshore asylum-seekers. This diversion of seven per cent of the total aid budget has already had an impact. Australia’s contribution to the life-saving work of the Global Fund … Continue reading
Broadcast on 2CH Sydney, 21 April 2013 Legislation permitting abortion this week passed the Tasmanian House of Assembly. The new law removes abortion from the criminal code and allows abortion up to 16 weeks if the woman provides her consent, and after 16 weeks if two doctors say it is medically, psychologically or socio-economically justified. … Continue reading
Broadcast on 2CH Sydney, 21 April 2013 The world reacted in shock at news of the Boston marathon bombings, leaving three dead and more than 140 injured. Almost immediately, social media was flooded with calls to “Pray for Boston.” And then there were calls to “Pray for Iraq” and “Pray for Afghanistan,” following unconfirmed rumours … Continue reading
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