eNews: A big few weeks to tell you about | 27-08-2026
Dear friends,
It has been a HUGE fortnight in Parliament and across the community, and I have a fair bit to share with you. BEFORE I do, I want to remind you that the Secret Harbour by-election is this Saturday. If you live in the electorate, please make sure you get out and vote, and if you know anyone in Secret Harbour, please encourage them to do the same. We would love to fill a few more spots if you are free!
Voting 1 for AC and your values is never a wasted vote. Life, faith, family, and freedom are not negotiable for us, and no other party brings these principles to the table so unapologetically. If you live in Secret Harbour, please put Australian Christians first.
My Motion on Palliative Care
Last week, I dedicated my one Motion on Notice for the year to palliative care, and I am so GRATEFUL to say it passed. This is not a small win. This victory brings us one step closer towards ensuring that every Western Australian, whether in the heart of Perth or the most remote corner of our State, can access real dignity, comfort, and care when facing a life-threatening illness.
Back in 2020, the Joint Select Committee on Palliative Care handed down 25 recommendations, all supported in principle by the Government. Recommendation 25 called for a parliamentary committee to monitor progress on implementation.
That never happened.
My motion now orders that the report be provided to Parliament by 10 November 2026, and empowers the Standing Committee on Public Administration to hold the Government to account for exactly what has, and has not, been delivered.
Thank you all for your prayers and support. I could not have done this without you, and this is a win we all share.
Men in women’s prisons?
Another day, another attempt to get a straight answer on men in women’s prisons!
I asked the Attorney General a basic question: if a male prisoner has undergone “gender-affirming” surgery, could he then be placed in the general female prison population? I asked because, in a previous answer about a male prisoner being held in a women’s facility, the AG specifically noted the prisoner had not undergone surgery and was being kept separate. So the obvious follow-up is whether surgery would change that placement decision.
Apparently, asking that question is much easier than answering it. Female prisoners deserve clarity about the rules governing their safety, privacy, and accommodation. I will keep asking until we get some.
Tracking outcomes on puberty blockers...
If WA is providing puberty blockers and cross-sex hormones to minors, why aren’t we tracking what happens to their mental health afterwards?
An April 2026 study in Acta Paediatrica raised serious questions about psychiatric outcomes following gender-related interventions. So I asked WA Health: are we measuring these outcomes here in WA?
I didn’t ask for personal data. I asked for basic data. Unfortunately, the excuse of patient privacy was used to deny giving me a straight answer. It makes you wonder; if their data showed very positive outcomes, wouldn’t they be eager to share it?
Are children really the paramount consideration?
I supported legislation strengthening WA’s Working with Children system last week, and raised some additional concerns on the matter.
We have known about gaps in child protection for years. Both the Royal Commission and the Auditor General have identified problems, yet WA is still catching up in key areas.
Screening only works alongside proper supervision, reporting, information sharing, and adults willing to speak up when something seems wrong. As I said in Parliament, “the card might be one safeguard, but it is not a substitute for judgement and responsibility.”
The rest of the Phase 2 reforms still need to be dealt with, and the Ombudsman’s child-safe oversight role still needs to be properly operational. WA should be leading on child protection, not catching up.
Visiting Victoria Park Christian School
I had a wonderful visit to Victoria Park Christian School, one of five Seventh-day Adventist schools in WA, during NAIDOC Week. Principal Nicholas Thomas shared that while the school operates under Adventist denomination, around three-quarters of its roughly 150 students come from non-Adventist or non-Christian backgrounds, with parents knowingly choosing the school for its Christian ethos and values.
We discussed proposed changes to WA’s Equal Opportunity legislation and what they would mean for schools like this one, and I was struck by how intentionally the school builds community, through parent coffee mornings and cross-cultural integration among its student body.
Thank you so much for having me!
Sharing at Lumen Christi Catholic College
I was invited by Ms Syona Fernandez to speak with Year 12 Religious Education students at Lumen Christi Catholic College about the role of an MP, the relationship between faith and politics, and the legislative issues currently before Parliament, including the Born Equal Bill and proposed Equal Opportunity reforms.
The students asked genuinely thoughtful and challenging questions, on everything from voluntary assisted dying to commercial surrogacy and whether people of faith should be involved in politics at all.
It was such great fun to engage with such a mature and engaged group of young people, and a reminder of just how important it is to keep having these conversations honestly and respectfully.
Pregnancy Problem House’s 40th Birthday
What a beautiful night celebrating Pregnancy Problem House’s 40th Birthday. This is an amazing group of volunteers, loving, caring, and supporting women and their babies for four decades.
Seeing all the children and families who have been touched by their work over the years was a genuine joy. Love them both!
Visiting Atlantis Beach Baptist College
I have so much admiration for the incredible principals, teachers, support staff, and chaplains serving our State. It was a beautiful drive to visit Atlantis Beach Baptist College and hear about their growing school community and the journey they have been on over the years.
It’s easy to see why so many families are choosing them to educate their children.
Their values are evident from the moment you walk through the front doors, creating a welcoming environment where students can truly thrive. A special thank you to Tracy-Lee and Jon for your outstanding leadership. Your heart, dedication, and genuine care for your school community shine through in everything you do.
Swan Chamber of Commerce
Great morning with the Swan Chamber of Commerce, connecting businesses and industry with students across the community.
Jobs Galore is an amazing initiative equipping high school students as they navigate their next season. Huge kudos and thanks to staff and principals from Swan Christian College for hosting, and to the hospitality students for seriously preparing the best breakfast.
Can this be a regular thing, please?
Peel United Prayer
A beautiful, if rainy, morning at Peel United Prayer with legendary people in our community. Thanks to all the incredible pastors, youth leaders, and churches who fill massive gaps through their services and support programs.
We cannot do this without you. Huge thanks to Mayor Amber Kearns for her enormous heart for the region and its people, and to everyone from C3 Church Mandurah for hosting, and to Secret Harbour Anglican for hosting a prayer night for the area!
There are so many people genuinely struggling, and our prayer over the region is that they will know there is help and support available to them. You never have to journey alone.
I recently attended the Discovering Daniel Conference in Perth with Amir Tsarfati and Barry Stagner. The Book of Daniel is one of the most fascinating books in the Bible.
It has everything; Daniel faithfully serving pagan kings, interpreting dreams, extraordinary prophecies, the fiery furnace, the lions’ den, and through it all, the unwavering faithfulness of God.
The book of Daniel is about staying faithful to God in a culture that keeps pulling you the other way. Daniel could not control what Babylon did around him, but he could decide how he was going to react and live.
His courage did not begin in the lions’ den. It began with the small, daily decision to put God first. Daniel served with excellence and treated people with respect, but he would not compromise his faith.
When prayer became illegal, he simply kept praying “just as he had done before.”
That is the challenge for us – to live with both conviction and grace.
We do not need to panic or become bitter when the culture shifts. God is still in control, and our job is to remain faithful.
If you have not read Daniel in a while, I would really encourage you to spend some time in it. You’ll love it!
With gratitude and resolve,
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