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Family First is officially back. After being voluntarily deregistered as a political party in 2017, the party that began life in March 2004 has re-entered politics in 2024. The Australian Electoral Commission approved Family First’s application on 20 September.

Based on the few values and policies that Kamala Harris has actually clarified this close to the election, she and Tim Walz would be the most left-wing administration in American history – one that would be harmful to women, to people of faith and especially to the unborn.

We need to pray and act (write to your local member etc.) on this critical issue. This conversion practices bill is an attack on sanity, free speech, and being able to share the hope of the Gospel.

Another good Christian teacher has fallen afoul of LGBTQ+ forced speech. Irish police arrested educator Enoch Burke outside Wilson's Hospital School (WHS) in Westmeath, Ireland, for refusing to comply with a controversial court order.

The Albanese Government has abandoned plans to include questions about sexual preference in the Census in order to preserve social cohesion. Treasurer Jim Chalmers said the decision to ditch LGBTQ questions was about “avoiding nastiness”.

After a five-year wait, Dr Jereth Kok finally had a hearing in Melbourne last month. He was represented by the Christian legal group, the Human Rights Law Alliance. They did a terrific job, but the case continues.

The Country Liberal Party has stormed to victory in the NT election. Hidden from the major headlines – but more important – is the story of prayer behind it.

Lyle Shelton of Family First is optimistic to see fruit in two to three years' time in state elections, with candidates standing from every walk of life. This will hopefully open an opportunity to stand in a Senate position.

Dave Pellowe, founder of the Church and State (CAS) ministry, faces a complaint put before the Queensland Human Rights Commission, accusing him of racism and vilification. Pellowe is being "forced" into a legal battle simply for replacing "Welcome to Country" with Psalm 24:1.

There is a positive out of the Olympic controversy. Just as the transgender issues are being resolved by major sporting federations, now intersex athletes have high global visibility, and their issues in sport seek resolutions.

A shockingly frivolous complaint against the Church And State ministry and me personally has since been made with the Queensland Human Rights Commission, falsely alleging that I vilified and humiliated an individual because of his race and religion.

Melbourne doctor Jereth Kok was suspended under emergency provisions by the medical regulators in 2019 after two anonymous complaints triggered an investigation into his social media posts.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese appears to have confirmed that his government has abandoned attempts to pass a religious discrimination bill during this term of parliament. 

Leaders of the Christian, Muslim and Jewish religions in Queensland have united to condemn the Miles government’s draft anti-discrimination laws restricting their schools from hiring and firing staff based on their faith, sexuality, marital status and gender identity.

Senator Fatima Payman’s exit from the Labor Party, after being suspended for crossing the floor to vote in support of Palestine, inadvertently exposed an uncomfortable, underlying double standard at the heart of the federal government when it comes to religious schools in Australia.

By this time, many Americans may have heard that the 2024 Republican Party platform differs significantly from all its previous platforms, but they may not understand the specific changes that have been made on the issues of life, marriage, family, and religious liberty.

A South Australian lawmaker plans to table a new bill that would require religious schools to employ homosexual teachers. Current Australian law enables faith-based schools to employ and enrol staff and students based on their faith.

An oil painting portraying Christ carrying the cross, with a cartoon face in the style of Looney Tunes, was taken down from an exhibit in Sydney after numerous complaints that it ridiculed Christianity.

Christian medical doctor Dr Jereth Kok, suspended from practising medicine over his biblical beliefs on abortion, marriage and gender, reveals God’s provision and guidance amid his struggle to return to the job he loves.

In March 2024, the Queensland Government announced its decision to roll out a new Termination of Pregnancy Action Plan 2032. The Miles Labor government has committed to pouring $41.8 million of Queensland taxpayers’ hard-earned money into this plan over the next five years.