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For immediate release 8 May 2013 The NSW Council of Churches today called on all members of the NSW Legislative Council to vote against a private member’s bill that would legalise euthanasia and assisted suicide in NSW. “This is a dangerous bill. If enacted, the bill will redefine the value of the lives of some … Continue reading
Transcript of a media release from the NSW Council of Churches, 16 May 1995: The practice of euthanasia as the intentional killing of one person by another can never be regarded as the compassionate answer to the burdens which may be suffered by a dying patient. It is not a private matter since it always has … Continue reading
20 April 2013 The NSW Council of Churches gives thanks to God for the life and ministry of George Beverly Shea, who died on April 16 aged 104 following a brief illness, and expresses its condolences to his extended family. “We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of George Beverly Shea, and yet … Continue reading
19 April 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, the President of the NSW Council of Churches, the Reverend Dr Ross Clifford, said today. “In view of calls by at least two State Premiers for a … Continue reading
19 April 2013 The NSW Council of Churches today expressed strong disappointment at a decision by Premier Barry O’Farrell to support same sex marriage in NSW amid concerns over the constitutionality of such law reform. “We call on Premier O’Farrell not to support parliamentary action on same sex marriage laws in NSW as there is … Continue reading
28 March 2013 The President of the NSW Council of Churches, the Reverend Dr Ross Clifford, has renewed a call for the O’Farrell Government to hold a wide-ranging inquiry into the social and economic ramifications of the gambling industry. “In the light of the ongoing debate on a second Sydney casino, and fears of mission … Continue reading
21 March 2013 There is a real cry in our community for correcting social evils and inappropriate personal behaviour evident in recent sports betting excess, alcohol related violence, and the violation of human dignity and human rights that occurs every day. Our community needs people of clear moral persuasion and political will to acknowledge our … Continue reading
5 March 2013 The NSW Council of Churches today renewed its call for the O’Farrell Government to extend recent Newcastle trials of measures to curb alcohol related violence. New national data showed that 70,000 Australians were involved in alcohol-related disputes each year, and the estimated annual cost to emergency services was around $15 billion. “Alcohol … Continue reading
13 December 2012 Christmas is about caring for our neighbour, and for Australians this means developing a stronger sense of what is happening in our region and how to become more involved, the President of the NSW Council of Churches, the Reverend Dr Ross Clifford, said today. “Christians and our churches need to actively join … Continue reading
24 October 2012 The NSW Council of Churches has questioned apparent claims by the state tourism lobby and others that a second casino is in Sydney’s best interests. There were good reasons for Sydney’s one-casino policy and nothing had changed which necessitated a rethink, Council President Revd Dr Ross Clifford said. “No one is against … Continue reading
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