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7 March 2012 Local Churches in the New England electorate in New South Wales have given a thousand signed postcards to local federal member, Tony Windsor, in a show of solidarity for poker machine reform. New South Wales Churches Gambling Taskforce representative, Rev Rod Benson said the Wilkie Gillard agreement might have fallen by the … Continue reading
4 March 2012 The President of the NSW Council of Churches, Revd Dr Ross Clifford, has commended NSW Premier Barry O’Farrell on his measured approach to pressure for a second casino license for Sydney, and reiterated a call for an inquiry into the social implications of gambling in NSW. “The O’Farrell Government should follow due … Continue reading
20 February 2012 The President of the NSW Council of Churches, the Revd Dr Ross Clifford, has called on the O’Farrell Government to hold a wide-ranging inquiry into the gambling industry. Dr Clifford, who was elected President of the Council on February 7, said the inquiry should examine the social impact of poker machines, telephone … Continue reading
13 February 2012 The NSW Council of Churches has elected the Revd Dr Ross Clifford to a record second non-consecutive term as President of the Council. Dr Clifford was President from 1995 to 1997 during which time the Council was very active on social and moral issues, notably in opposition to proposed euthanasia laws and … Continue reading
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