Commentary
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Commentary
Conversion Therapy Ban – the Bill is “fraught with internal contradiction”
Bruce Logan expertly articulates many of the inherent problems with the Conversion Practices Prohibition Legislation Bill. He says the bill “is fraught with internal contradiction. ...
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USA – Mother removes sons from school, because of its outrageous and abusive agenda
Megyn Kelly is an American journalist, attorney, and television news anchor. She’s also a caring mother, who was shocked to discover the radical, abusive agenda ...
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US Study – Marijuana use among college-age at highest level since 1980s
Another major report. Same conclusion. Legalisation of recreational cannabis is a disaster for public health. Not only does legalisation result in significantly increased usage (despite ...
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New Colorado report shows Marijuana harms continue to mount
We said that Colorado was like the “canary in the coal mine”, with its legalisation of recreational cannabis. We're thankful for the chance to watch ...
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Proposed bill allowing people to ‘self-identify’ their sex on birth records
Male, Female, or “any other gender”. Yet another flawed and problematic amendment is currently being rushed through parliament, this one being an amendment (SOP) to ...
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An Ideological over reach – Bridges calls for more time to consider 100,000+ submissions
The Government are trying to railroad the “conversion therapy ban” through parliament, but with more than 100,000 submissions there must be extra time given to ...
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Record response – more than 100,000 submissions
It's been a phenomenal response, thanks to you. Your voice definitely counts. Although we don't know the exact breakdown of "for vs against" the proposed ...
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Anita’s story – I’m not a politician, just a very concerned mum
I do not normally voice personal opinions on social media but I cannot stay quiet when our government is steadily making decisions that remove my ...
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Four legal opinions on the proposed bill (including two Govt ones)
There are FOUR important legal opinions you should read about the proposed ban on conversion therapy. Note - these are NOT written by Bob McCoskrie ...
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Breaking News – Texas bans all abortions beyond 6 six weeks of pregnancy.
Stunning news as Texas bans all abortions beyond 6 six weeks of pregnancy. This is a watershed moment in the fight to save the lives ...
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USA – School’s “Gender Support Plan” kept secret from parents
Yet another report of state schools knowingly changing a child’s name and ‘gender’ at school, without informing the parents. The school followed a “Gender Support ...
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Rise in teenage girls wanting to change gender
As our Government seeks to ban ‘Conversion Therapy’, while at the same time supporting the use of puberty blockers and gender reassignment surgery, we need ...
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‘Conversion Therapy’ Bill Will Restrict Personal Autonomy – Legal Opinion
Media Release 29 August 2021 Family First NZ has released a legal opinion on the proposed law to ban ‘conversion therapy’ bill which says that ...
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Study shows sperm decline in marijuana smokers, and higher risk of stroke
Yet more research confirming what we already know, that dope is detrimental to our health and wellbeing in many different ways. A recent study found ...
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Expert says ‘Conversion Therapy’ ban will be “scaring therapists away from troubled adolescents”
A family law and child protection expert says our proposed 'Conversion Therapy' ban will scare away therapists - "this is no time for the NZ ...
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Christian Doctor under attack for his beliefs
A doctor, with a wife and two young children, has been suspended by the Medical Board Australia, and has been out of work for two ...
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What if parents don’t want their children vaccinated?
Last week’s announcement by the Government that 12-15 year olds can now be vaccinated against Covid-19, potentially without parental consent, raised numerous questions and concerns ...
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Challenge to US abortion laws – could we see a momentous decision?
A case is currently before the US Supreme Court, the outcome of which could be “absolutely momentous” and a godsend for unborn babies - by ...
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Success, as Government quietly changes policy on parental consent
One of the common themes of our recent Forum on the Family is the need to push back on some of the divisive and destructive ...
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Submission Guide for opposing proposed ban on ‘conversion therapy’
This guide takes you through the simple steps for making a submission, opposing the proposed ban on conversion therapy.
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Netflix film yet another thinly veiled attack on Christianity
Netflix does a ‘hit-job’ on Christianity with a poorly constructed ‘documentary’ called Pray Away, which attempts to document the work of Christian ministries involved in ...
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