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Queensland Parliament passes ‘unprecedented’ gag on abortion debate
The Queensland Parliament has been banned from debate on abortion for four years after an ambush motion by Premier David Crisafulli, in a move labelled “unprecedented”. Source: The Guardian.
Queensland’s bishops congratulate new state Government
Queensland’s Catholic bishops have congratulated new Premier David Crisafulli and the Liberal National Party on winning the state election on Saturday.
Youth crime tops the agenda for new Queensland government
Liberal National Party Queensland leader David Crisafulli has wasted little time after the party claimed victory in state elections and ended Labor’s nine-year reign. Source: SBS News.
Church leaders call for truth and dignity in Queensland election debate
With nearly one million votes cast early, Queenslanders are keen to have their voices heard on October 26. Source: Catholic Leader.
Bishop Harris calls out VAD fear campaign ahead of Qld election
Townsville Bishop Tim Harris says a fear campaign was being spread over the fate of voluntary assisted dying legislation ahead of Queensland’s state election. Source: The Catholic Leader.
Queensland Opposition Leader under pressure over abortion stance
Conservative crossbench MPs will propose changes to Queensland’s abortion laws in the next term of Parliament, in a direct challenge to David Crisafulli’s authority over the LNP. Source: The Courier-Mail.
Bishops urge voters to stand for truth and dignity at Queensland election
Church leaders are calling on Queenslanders to stand for truth and human dignity as they head to the ballot box this month. Source: The Catholic Leader.
Queensland inquiry rejects bill to protect babies born alive after abortion
A parliamentary committee has recommended the Queensland Government reject a bill that would protect babies who survive late-term abortions and are left to die. Source: The Catholic Leader.
Coroner criticises QLD’s euthanasia laws after man takes his life with wife’s medication
A coroner has found Queensland’s euthanasia laws are not “well-considered” after an elderly man took his own life using drugs prescribed for his wife. Source: ABC News.