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ABORTION

Governor-General calls for change: Too many abortions Governor-General Michael Jeffery entered the abortion debate when he declared there were too many abortions in Australia.

Abortion Gets a Hearing, sort of: A review of the documentary, My Foetus, which aired on ABC television

Yes, it's an abortion Andrew Bolt

Late abortion furore erupts Hospital told to release private file

 Abortion – Women Deserve Better Feminists have called for freedom of women from all that oppresses them; for equality in society. Sadly, pro-choice feminists fail to realise they’repressing women by denying them the right to question abortion, and to speak of their suffering and frustrations.

Late term abortion Some of the recent debate on abortion has focussed on late-term abortion with even representatives of the Women's Electoral Lobby expressing briefly the view that it was a time for a new debate on this issue.

Take a look at late term abortions Melinda Tankard Reist

PORNOGRAPHY AND CENSORSHIP

We dont want Debbie to do Melbourne based upon the 1970's porn film, Debbie does Dallas, The musical, opens in Melbourne. Dr Kerrie Allen

Hollywood is at it again: seeking to defend the indefensible. Bill Muehlenberg

Porn in Sixty Seconds: This article by Paul Gray, first appeared in the Herald Sun on the 14th October 2003

Anger at pop's "dirtiest" video "This is bordering on pornography for children". Bill Muelenberg

 Pornography, Censorship and Classification: time for change The recent series of arrests across Australia on child pornography charges should prompt a broader reflection on issues relating to pornography, censorship and classification.

HUMAN INTEREST

Teresa's Story: Teresa Streckfuss knew the baby she was carrying would die after birth

Father begs: Let my baby live A father has begged the law to give his sick baby the chance to live.

Tot should die Judge Parents lose heartbreaking fight

FAMILY ISSUES

Family and Work Submission PDF Submission by Dr.Kerrie Allen

Teenage sexuality is an issue that worries many parents. And for good reason.

When, Oh When will we Put the Children first? Guess Where? Sexual assault, rape, bashings, fake guns, knives pulled, kicked, spat upon, intimidation, possession of child porn, slapping, abductions, gangs on streets, riots…. “Obviously America,” you answer. Answer: Sorry! Terribly shocking news, it’s actually Australia - our school children

Health And Public Policy

Family Facts - Australian Bureau of Statistics

Why I am proud to be a full-time mother - Pia Di Mattina

National Agenda for Early Childhood - John Barich

Child Abuse and Intact Families

Schools, Values and the Family

Defending Family Values in the Media Bill Muehlenberg

Horror of a Brave New World Bill Muehlenberg

Parents in Crisis

MARRIAGE

Marriage Amendment Update: As most of you know, in late May, John Howard had his Marriage Legislation Amendment Bill 2004 tabled in Parliament.

The Marriage Legislation Amendment Bill 2004 Both of the Government's Marriage Amendment Bills passed the House of Representatives

Single Low income men can't marry A study commissioned by the Australian Family Association has found that one in three young men in their twenties and thirties cannot afford to get married

What sort of men marry? Men who come from happy and intact families are most likely to want to marry and form families themselves.

Men's attitudes to Marriage A recent United States study highlights the type of young men who are more likely to marry and why they want to marry.

Fatherhood expert: importance of marriage Dr Wade Horn speaks to a large and appreciative audience at the Australian Family Association

Fatherhood and Marriage: A Vital connection Bill Muehlenberg discusses the evidence which shows that stable marriage encourages good parenting

Same sex marriage. There are no limits George Orwell once remarked, "There are some ideas so preposterous that only an intellectual could believe them".

National Marriage Forum On Wednesday 4th August, Mary-Louise Fowler, President of the NSW AFA, gave an address. The full address is now available here on-line, in a printer friendly layout.

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