Tag Archive for: government

The Case For Keeping Religion in Politics

By: Stephen McAlpine, City Bible Forum

Up until 1992 most Westerners would only have been familiar with Sarajevo, a city in what was then Yugoslavia, because it was home to the 1984 Winter Olympics. Read more

Are You Confused About Religious Freedom in Australia? These 3 Short Videos Will Help

By: Akos Balogh

Religious freedom is under pressure here in Australia. It used to be uncontroversial, but now it’s heavily contested. Many people see it as little more than a licence for bigotry and hate. Read more

Weary of Politics? A Few Thoughts to Help Christians Avoid Cynicism

By: Akos Balogh

Last Saturday Australians voted and a new Federal Government was elected. But many Aussies remain cynical, including many Christians. Read more

Where To Snag A ‘Democracy Sausage’ This Saturday

By: Steff Willis

Even with all our differences, the one thing Australians can all agree on is the joy of the ‘Democracy Sausage’. Read more

Home Loans and Rate Hike Pain: “It Will Rise For Some Time”

By: Michael Crooks

For the first time in 11 years, interest rates increased. Last week, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) pushed the cash rate up by 25 basis points to 35 basis points. This means that most home loans will rise by .25 per cent per year.
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Time to Choose: Your Guide to Election 2022

By: Michael Crooks

Sharpen your pencils – the 45th Australian Federal Election is less than two weeks away. Read more

COVID Self-Tests: Your New Way to Get a Result

By: Michael Crooks

With cases soaring and testing clinics being overrun, Australians are seeking the simpler – and perhaps safer – way to determine if they have COVID-19. Read more

Coronavirus: Call for Calm – Helpful Information

By: Clare Bruce

Prime Minister Scott Morrison is calling for calm over the coronavirus outbreak, since January 2020, as people strip supermarket shelves of food and toilet paper. Read more

Scott Morrison Won the Election by ‘Being Himself’

By: Clare Bruce

It was the ‘real’ Scott Morrison people saw on the campaign trail, with a capacity for compassion and change, which won him the votes to secure the Coalition’s surprise victory, says former Liberal politician – Stephen O’Doherty. Read more

My Health Record – Opt In or Opt Out? The Pros and Cons

By: Anne Rinaudo

The opt out period for the My Health Record system will end on October 15. My Health Record is a Federal government initiative that aggregates all of your health data in one place. It has actually been operating for six years on an opt in basis and has about six million users. Read more