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Significant changes were made to the original 'Hate Speech' Bill, but we still have serious concerns. We thank everyone who prayed for our nation, including on the joint ACL prayer meeting, and voiced concerns to your politicians.

Tonight the Canberra Declaration will join with ACL in a nation-wide prayer meeting for the 'hate speech' bill. While some elements of the bill will be removed, concerning parts remain, so contact your politicians while we have the opportunity.

From Sunday, 18 January to Saturday, 7 February, the Canberra Declaration will call for 21 days of prayer and fasting for life (the unborn), officially launching this prayer campaign on Zoom on Wednesday night, 14 January.

As 2025 draws to a close, read this short reflection on how the Lord used the Canberra Declaration. Thank you for your faithful prayers, support and partnership this year.

From hilltops to church steps, Australians are welcoming 2026 with sunrise prayer, worship and united faith. Join us for this year's Sunrise Prayer Rally as we seek God’s blessing for our families, churches and nation.

An animal feeding trough is not where we'd expect to find God-incarnate. As "O Holy Night" puts it, "The King of kings lay thus in lowly manger." Yet there he was, visibly demonstrating his humility and powerfully revealing his purpose: to be the servant of servants and to give his life for others.

"This doesn't feel like Australia" is how one tearful person responded at a memorial to honour the murdered at Bondi Beach. And, they're right — this isn't Australia. At least, not the nation we once knew. But there is hope in the midst of this tradegy.

Books change the world — and Canberra Declaration ones are no different. Plus, they make fantastic Christmas presents! Order your books no later than Tuesday, 16 December to ensure delivery before Christmas, and give someone the perfect gift.

It's an incredible time to be alive. On the back of this current church resurgence, the Canberra Declaration is praying and fasting this October for the Church to thrive and grow and for the release of the gospel across Australia.

After pursuing an LGBT lifestyle that left him empty, Dorian experienced a supernatural encounter with Jesus that sparked a journey of faith, healing and freedom. Hear his powerful story on the brand new Love Questions Podcast.

Last week, the Canberra Declaration made international news for its reporting on Dr Jereth Kok and the stillborn baby payment for late-term abortion. On its 15th anniversary on 23 July 2025, there is much to be grateful for, including over 95,000 signatories.

A young family from remote Western Australia is prayer walking across the nation, crying out to God for Aussie salvations and spiritual renewal. Join them each Saturday morning by prayer walking your neighbourhood and joining the Zoom call!

This Easter, be encouraged by three good news stories highlighting Jesus’ impact in film, faith, and public life.

We need national repentance, followed by revival and reformation, if Australia is to see a change for the better. The National Day of Repentance, on 21 April 2025, is a major step towards that needed change.

The Chosen Season 5 is releasing in cinemas across Australia, New Zealand and Fiji for one week only on Thursday, 10 April. Make the most of this faith-building opportunity and invite your friends and family to this enthralling retelling of Jesus' final week.

Where do the major and minor parties stand on Christian values of faith, Christian freedom, family, life and broader Christian interests? The Australian Christian Values Checklist has been answering these questions since 1999 and has released the 2025 election edition.

The Canberra Declaration community has given a clear directive on the shape of this year's major prayer campaigns. The resounding response from our survey means it's all systems go in preparing for prayer and fasting for the 2025 federal election.

Last Monday night, the Canberra Declaration held a thanksgiving online Zoom prayer meeting for answered prayers for Cyclone Alfred. And what a fantastic night it was! Many from the affected areas gave testimonies of answered prayer.

A solid launch, traction and consistency are all vitally important in drag car racing. By analogy, they are almost important in fatherhood.

The Canberra Declaration urgently calls for 24 hours of prayer today (Wednesday, 5 March) for Cyclone Alfred. Please join us for a special Zoom prayer call at 8 PM AEDT as we unite to pray for our country at this critical time.