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Christian leaders say major struggle ahead over religious freedom
Christian leaders in New South Wales have warned of a “looming battle” for the freedoms of private schools after the state’s Law Reform Commission released a review of the 1977 Anti-Discrimination Act. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
Local parish delivers food and clothing to NSW flood victims
Lismore Diocese’s Port Macquarie parish was delivering food and clothing to evacuation centres on Friday as the region faced its worst floods since 2021. Source: The Catholic Leader.
NSW MPs recognise ‘integral’ role of SRE catechists
The work of parish catechists in delivering Special Religious Education in New South Wales state schools has been recognised in the state’s Parliament. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
Thousands rally against ‘evil’ abortion bill
Thousands of people rallied for a second time outside New South Wales Parliament House to oppose an “evil” bill that could force Catholic hospitals to provide abortions, while removing the conscientious objection rights of health care workers across the state. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
Doctors stage walkout over stretched hospitals
Saving lives has become harder amid a mass walkout of doctors who have been driven to breaking point as public hospitals struggle with millions of patients. Source: AAP.
Multi-faith cemetery hailed as important step
Faith and civic leaders gathered in south-west Sydney on Monday to celebrate the opening of first crown cemetery in New South Wales in more than 80 years. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
Premier says NSW Government ‘fully supports’ education choice
New South Wales Premier Chris Minns says his government “fully supports” parental choice in the education system after the head of NSW’s 2200 public schools questioned whether non-government schools should exist. Source: Sydney Morning Herald.
NSW parliamentary inquiry into pornography begins hearings
A New South Wales parliamentary inquiry into the impacts of pornography on mental, emotional, and physical health has begun hearings. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
Debate begins on NSW abortion bill
Debate on the Greens bill to broaden New South Wales’ already extreme abortion laws began in the state’s Parliament yesterday. Source: The Catholic Weekly.