The question of male involvement in the pro-life movement is one I encounter frequently in my role as the CEO of Cherish Life. Whether speaking at events across Queensland or occasionally on the national stage, I am often asked, “What is it like being a man who leads a pro-life organisation?” This question reflects the […]
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Access to euthanasia and assisted suicide became available in Queensland on 1st January 2023.[i] Since the passage of this legislation by the previous Queensland Labor government, annual reports now reveal that up until 30 June 2024, a staggering 1,038 deaths have taken place under these provisions.[ii] These numbers are not merely statistics; they represent a
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As many of you may have already seen, I had the opportunity to appear on the SBS Insight program that aired yesterday. While fully aware of the ideological bias, and in anticipation that the platform may not be sympathetic to our position, still I recognised the critical importance of ensuring that our voice is present
If the Queensland election is any indication, the issue of abortion is set to ignite fierce debate in the upcoming federal election next year. Much like their state counterparts, federal Labor seems poised to launch yet another scare campaign. While their tactics may be predictable, we welcome the conversation because, ultimately, the truth is on
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16/12/2024 – UPDATE The action last week by Premier David Crisafulli to move a motion without notice preventing any changes to the Termination of Pregnancy Act for the next four years has come as a profound shock to prolifers throughout Queensland. Subsequently, we are awaiting the outcome of any constitutional challenges to the motion and
In October 2022, I began my role with Cherish Life, and just a month later, I received a request to help promote submissions for a Senate Bill. The Bill, introduced by Queensland Senator Matt Canavan, South Australian Senator Alex Antic, and Senator for Victoria Ralph Babet, tackled a deeply concerning issue—the human rights of babies
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With less than two weeks to go before the polls close in the 2024 Queensland election, abortion has become a key issue – and for this we are thankful. It is a key issue because since Labor introduced its Termination of Pregnancy Act in 2018, which allows for abortion for any reason up to birth,
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It is with a deep sadness that we inform you that the committee report for the Termination of Pregnancy (Live Birth) Amendments Bill (Babies Born Alive Bill) has now been released. Tragically, the recommendations for the Bill state the following: ‘the committee has recommended that the Bill not be passed.’ We will produce an in-depth
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I was adopted as a baby by two of the most wonderful and loving parents that any child could ever wish for. We were extremely close and my mother always said that I was the greatest gift that she had ever received. The fact that I was adopted was never an issue for any of
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On March 20 2024, Robbie Katter, MP for Traeger and leader of the Katter’s Australian Party, introduced the Termination of Pregnancy (Live Births) Amendment Bill 2024, widely known as the “Queensland Babies Born Alive Bill”. Whilst not impacting access for abortions, the Bill does propose an amendment to Queensland abortion law to make it clear
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