Pope, hobbled by knee problem, looks forward to South Sudan trip
Rome, Italy AP Pope Francis, whose mobility has been limited of late by a nagging knee problem, is looking forward to visiting South Sudan in July, according to a joint message by the pontiff, the Archbishop of Canterbury and a Scottish church official. The Vatican on Saturday released the text of the message, which refers […]
Lyle Shelton resigns from Australian Christian Lobby to head into politics
Lyle Shelton has resigned his position as managing director of the Australian Christian Lobby to pursue a job in federal politics. Mr Shelton has served with the ACL for more than 10 years, for nearly five of which he served as managing director. He is now expected to stand as a candidate for federal Parliament […]
Human rights: Petition tabled in parliament calls for rejection of national act
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Australian Christian Lobby to continue campaign despite recommendations for a national Human Rights Act
The Australian Christian Lobby will continue its campaign against the introduction of a national Human Rights Act despite the recommendations of the National Human Rights Consultation Committee that such an act be introduced. Chaired by Father Frank Brennan, the committee last week handed down its report in which it recommended that Australia adopt a national […]
Essay: Why a charter is not the best way to protect human rights
In an address given to the National Human Rights Consultation, JIM WALLACE, managing director of the Australian Christian Lobby, argues against proposals for a new national Human Rights Act or Charter…