Catholic Health Australia urges senators to vote against proposed bill opening door to euthanasia in territories
The CEO of Catholic Health Australia has expressed “deep concerns” over a bill being presented in the Australian Senate which would give Australian territories the right to pass assisted suicide and euthanasia legislation. The private members bill, put forward by Liberal Democrat Senator David Leyonhjelm, aims to overturn a 20-year-old law preventing the Australian Capital Territory […]
Red Cross launch appeal to help drought-stricken farming communities in eastern Australia
The Australian Red Cross has launched an appeal to help severely drought-affected farmers and communities in large parts of New South Wales, Queensland and the Australian Capital Territory. Figures show that 99 per cent of NSW and 57 per cent of Queensland are in drought. Judy Slatyer, CEO of the Red Cross, said it was time […]
Australian Christian Lobby urges Senate to reject euthanasia bill
The Australian Christian Lobby has urged the Senate to reject a bill which would give the governments of the Northern Territory and Australian Capital Territory the power to legalise euthanasia and assisted suicide. Introduced by Liberal Democrats Senator David Leyonhjelm, the Restoring Territory Rights (Assisted Suicide Legislation) bill will be debated and voted in August after […]