Read Bishop Geoffrey Jarrett's letter on the upcoming federal election at:
http://www.lismorediocese.org/page/N...list&rowid=592
On Tasmanian news they reported a signing of a document in support of "Gay and Lesbian Rights".
There were spaces for parties contesting house of Representatives seats in Tasmania. The parties include: The Green, Labor, Socialist Alliance, Andrew Willkie (Independent) and the Liberal party.
All signed this document except the Liberal party!
Be sure, if possible to vote for pro-life political parties, such as,
DLP (Democratic Labor Party)
FFP (Family First Party)
CDP (Christian Democratic Party)
Then vote for the Liberal Party (if the candidate is Pro life)
If unsure on a candidates stance on key moral issues send an email saying something along the lines of
"Dear Mr/Mrs X,
I thank you in advance for reading and responding to my email question. I wish to know
Australian Labor Party Policy on Abortion
National Platform and Constitution 2009
Chapter 6: Preparing Australia for the health needs of the future
Sexual and Reproductive Health
44 To improve reproductive health for men and women, Labor will:
• Support the rights of women to determine their own reproductive lives, particularly the right to choose appropriate fertility control and abortion and ensure that these choices