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Statement: To the Iranian-Australian community in WA
I’m speaking as a Christian and as a member of Parliament, but first and foremost as someone who believes that every person has inherent value and worth. That dignity doesn’t come from governments, and it’s not something regimes get to take away when people become inconvenient.
Read moreOne or Young?
Not sure about you, but every now and then I still find myself quietly contemplating our national anthem change, often interchanging them—Young and free… or one and free?
Read moreRushed Hate Speech Bill — It’s Make or Break
Labor and the Liberal Party combined to introduce an important Bill, with almost no meaningful time for consultation, submissions, scrutiny, or public debate.
Read moreABC NEWS: Calls for greater transparency as WA government’s annual reports into youth suicide delayed
Note: This article was written by Esse Deves for ABC Kimberley.
It has been almost seven years since a West Australian coroner handed down 42 recommendations into the suicide deaths of 12 young Indigenous people in the state's far north.
Read morePUBLIC STATEMENT: Bondi Beach Terror Attack
Yesterday’s evil terrorist attack in Sydney has left me angry and saddened. My heart breaks for those who lost their lives, those who were injured and their families, after these gunmen opened fire.
Read moreREAD HERE: The Child and Adolescent Gender Diversity Service Standards of Care
Maryka Groenewald MLC has successfully obtained and published the full Child and Adolescent Gender Diversity Service Standards of Care after months of government resistance—a major transparency victory for Western Australia.
Read moreRELEASE: Major Win – Government Finally Releases Gender Standards of Care
Today marks a major win for transparency, as the Hon. Maryka Groenewald MLC, Leader of the Australian Christians Party, confirmed that the Government has finally released the full Standards of Care for treating minors with gender dysphoria—after months of resistance and repeated refusals. “This is a significant victory for accountability and transparency,” said Maryka Groenewald […]
Read moreRELEASE: Groenewald Calls for Surrogacy Bill to be Sent to Committee for Proper Scrutiny
Australian Christians Leader, Maryka Groenewald MLC, has today called for the Labor Government’s Surrogacy Reform Bill to be referred to a Parliamentary committee, following her second reading speech in the Legislative Council. “In my speech, I made it clear that the only responsible way to proceed with this legislation is to send it to committee […]
Read moreRELEASE: Groenewald Slams Education Minister for Dodging Oversight of WA School Programs
Australian Christians Leader, Maryka Groenewald MLC, has today raised serious concerns over the Education Minister’s refusal to clarify her department’s oversight of programs being taught in Western Australian schools. “During budget estimates, I was told the Education Department couldn’t answer my questions about the Respectful Relationships Program because it was developed by the Department of […]
Read moreRELEASE: Groenewald Honours Charlie Kirk, Condemns Political Violence and ABC Affiliation with The Chaser
Australian Christians Leader, Maryka Groenewald MLC, has today delivered a heartfelt Member’s Statement in the WA Legislative Council, honouring the life of Charlie Kirk, a Christian, husband, father, and conservative leader who was recently assassinated at a university event in the United States. “Today, it was my sombre privilege to deliver a Member’s Statement in […]
Read moreRELEASE: Maryka Groenewald MLC Will Vote Against Liquor Control Act
Australian Christians Leader, Maryka Groenewald MLC, has today confirmed she will vote against the Labor Government’s proposed “Liquor Control Act”, citing the bill’s erosion of respect for sacred days and its dangerous concentration of power. “In all good conscience, I cannot support a bill that degrades sacred days like Christmas, Good Friday, and ANZAC Day,” […]
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