Relationship Register for gay couples in NSW
Gay and unmarried heterosexual couples will now be able to register their relationships so that they can access and receive the same legal entitlements as married couples.
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Protests at proposed changes to child custody laws
The Federal Government is considering changing child custody laws that could make it harder for fathers to secure 50-50 custody if their children are under the age of two. The changes come after the release of a report commissioned by the Attorney General’s Department.
Dr Moyes supports Defence Minister decision over Biblical gunsights
Last week, Defence Minister John Faulkner has ordered the Defence Department to remove references to biblical passages marked on gunsights being used by Australian troops in Afghanistan.
The damaging consequences of bullying into adult life
New research by Wesley Mission shows that a staggering 85 per cent of the community reports that schoolyard bullying had affected the way they had developed as adults. Of more concern, the research shows that one in five adults surveyed said that bullying had a pure negative impact on their adult lives.
Victory for families on not allowing same sex adoption
Yesterday, the Minister for Community Services Linda Burney announced that the NSW Government would not change the law to allow same sex couples to adopt children because of a lack of community support.
Family First NSW Leader suggests ways to avoid the ‘After Christmas Blues’
Dr Gordon Moyes AC MLC, Parliamentary Leader of the Family First Party NSW, has expressed his concern about mental health issues facing families at Christmas. He explained, “The lead up to Christmas day can be fraught with anxiety, taking a toll on even the most resilient personality.”
‘Driver pledges’ to keep families safe during the Christmas break
Rev the Hon. Dr Gordon Moyes, NSW Parliamentary Leader of Family First, has urged drivers to drive safely and with caution during the Christmas break. With more families spending their holidays locally, Dr Moyes encouraged ‘driver pledges’ to reduce the number of fatalities in the State’s roads.
Choir of Christ Church St Laurence sings Christmas carols in NSW Parliament
On Thursday 10 December, the prestigious and world-renowned Choir of Christ Church St Laurence will present a program of Christmas carols in New South Wales Parliament.
Objection to Closure of Special Schools for Children with Disabilities
Dr Moyes, Leader of Family First in NSW Parliament, objects strongly to the announcements of the planned closures of both the Kingsdene Special School and Residential Services which has been run by Anglicare in Telopea for 33 years, and the Dalwood Assessment Centre which includes the Palm Avenue School operated by the NSW State Department of Education and Training.
Rev Dr Gordon Moyes Appointed as NSW Family First Leader
Today, the National Chairman of Family First, Mr Bob Day AO, announced on behalf of the National Executive and the NSW Division of Family First: “I am pleased to report that the Federal Executive of Family First has accepted Dr Gordon Moyes AC, as a member of the Party and appoints him to be the Parliamentary representative of Family First in New South Wales Parliament.
