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    <post_title><![CDATA[Maryka Groenewald Responds to Shocking WA Abortion Statistics]]></post_title>
    <post_content_short><![CDATA[Australian Christians Leader, Maryka Groenewald MLC, has today responded with deep concern to disturbing abortion statistics released by the Labor Government in response to her Question on Notice. ]]></post_content_short>
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    <post_content_url>https://www.australianchristians.org.au/news/western-australia/release-shocking-wa-abortion-statistics/</post_content_url>
    <post_date>2025-08-12 00:00:00</post_date>
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  <posts>
    <post_id>2</post_id>
    <post_category_id>19</post_category_id>
    <post_title><![CDATA[FOI – Federal Late Term Abortion Bonus]]></post_title>
    <post_content_short><![CDATA[Australian Christians Party Leader, Maryka Groenewald MLC, has lodged a formal Freedom of Information request following disturbing
revelations that women who undergo late-term abortions may be eligible for the federal government’s Stillborn Baby Payment.]]></post_content_short>
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    <post_content_url>https://www.australianchristians.org.au/news/release-foi-federal-late-term-abortion-bonus/</post_content_url>
    <post_date>2025-08-04 00:00:00</post_date>
  </posts>
  <posts>
    <post_id>3</post_id>
    <post_category_id>13</post_category_id>
    <post_title><![CDATA[Labor’s Stamp Duty Changes Penalise WA Families Aspiring to Detached Homes]]></post_title>
    <post_content_short><![CDATA[The Hon. Maryka Groenewald MLC has questioned the Labor Government’s proposed changes to stamp duty for residential dwellings.]]></post_content_short>
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    <post_content_type>page</post_content_type>
    <post_content_url>https://www.australianchristians.org.au/news/release-labors-stamp-duty-changes/</post_content_url>
    <post_date>2025-06-09 00:00:00</post_date>
  </posts>
  <posts>
    <post_id>4</post_id>
    <post_category_id>13</post_category_id>
    <post_title><![CDATA[Why pro-abortion politicians run from data (4-minute read)]]></post_title>
    <post_content_short><![CDATA[One of the first things that shocks anyone new to the pro-life cause in Australia is how little data exists on abortion.]]></post_content_short>
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    <post_content_type>page</post_content_type>
    <post_content_url>https://www.australianchristians.org.au/news/why-pro-abortion-politicians-run-from-data/</post_content_url>
    <post_date>2025-05-19 00:00:00</post_date>
  </posts>
  <posts>
    <post_id>5</post_id>
    <post_category_id>13</post_category_id>
    <post_title><![CDATA[The West’s Ignorant Vatican OP-ED (4-minute read)]]></post_title>
    <post_content_short><![CDATA[Today’s example comes from none other than Dr Andrew Miller—WA’s COVID alarmist-in-chief—who has taken a break from peddling panic to mock one of the world’s oldest and most significant religious institutions.]]></post_content_short>
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    <post_content_type>page</post_content_type>
    <post_content_url>https://www.australianchristians.org.au/news/the-wests-ignorant-vatican-op-ed/</post_content_url>
    <post_date>2025-05-12 00:00:00</post_date>
  </posts>
  <posts>
    <post_id>6</post_id>
    <post_category_id>13</post_category_id>
    <post_title><![CDATA[We can’t ignore our founding values (3-minute read)]]></post_title>
    <post_content_short><![CDATA[With the federal election just around the corner, we must ask ourselves what kind of leadership this country needs.]]></post_content_short>
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    <post_content_type>page</post_content_type>
    <post_content_url>https://www.australianchristians.org.au/news/we-cant-ignore-our-founding-values/</post_content_url>
    <post_date>2025-05-01 00:00:00</post_date>
  </posts>
  <posts>
    <post_id>7</post_id>
    <post_category_id>13</post_category_id>
    <post_title><![CDATA[New Liberal Leader Must Reaffirm Support for Ban on Puberty Blockers]]></post_title>
    <post_content_short><![CDATA[Maryka Groenewald, Leader of the Australian Christians Party, has today called on the newly elected Liberal Leader Basil Zempilas to confirm his stance on the use of puberty blockers for minors and Labor’s radical gender laws. “When Australian Christians became the first WA party to call for a ban on puberty blockers for minors, Libby […]]]></post_content_short>
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    <post_content_type>page</post_content_type>
    <post_content_url>https://www.australianchristians.org.au/news/new-liberal-leader-must-reaffirm-support-for-ban-on-puberty-blockers/</post_content_url>
    <post_date>2025-03-31 00:00:00</post_date>
  </posts>
  <posts>
    <post_id>8</post_id>
    <post_category_id>13</post_category_id>
    <post_title><![CDATA[Australian Christians Field Full Slate of Candidates in WA Elections]]></post_title>
    <post_content_short><![CDATA[Maryka Groenewald, Australian Christians’ State Director and Lead Candidate, today announced that Australian Christians have successfully nominated candidates in nearly every electorate for the upcoming Western Australian elections. “We have officially lodged 54 candidates for the Legislative Assembly and five for the Legislative Council,” said Maryka Groenewald, “This milestone reflects the dedication of our volunteers […]]]></post_content_short>
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    <post_content_type>page</post_content_type>
    <post_content_url>https://www.australianchristians.org.au/news/australian-christians-field-full-slate-of-candidates-in-wa-elections/</post_content_url>
    <post_date>2025-02-17 00:00:00</post_date>
  </posts>
  <posts>
    <post_id>14</post_id>
    <post_category_id>13</post_category_id>
    <post_title><![CDATA[Keeping Children Safe From ‘Digital Cocaine’]]></post_title>
    <post_content_short><![CDATA[Rockhampton Hospital senior medical officer Corne Esterhuysen, who believes that digital addiction is causing serious anxiety, depression, suicidal thoughts, and ADHD traits in children.
<br><br>“The effect is compared to cocaine and heroin — that’s the effect that it has on the brain,” Dr Esterhuysen said.]]></post_content_short>
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    <post_content_type>page</post_content_type>
    <post_content_url>https://www.australianchristians.org.au/news/keeping-children-safe-from-digital-cocaine/</post_content_url>
    <post_date>2024-08-21 00:00:00</post_date>
  </posts>
  <posts>
    <post_id>21</post_id>
    <post_category_id>13</post_category_id>
    <post_title><![CDATA[Australia’s Major Parties Have Failed Christian Schools]]></post_title>
    <post_content_short><![CDATA[Australians concerned about the future of Christian schools should no longer lend their vote to parties that make big promises at election time but keep failing to deliver.]]></post_content_short>
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    <post_content_type>page</post_content_type>
    <post_content_url>https://www.australianchristians.org.au/news/australias-major-parties-have-failed-christian-schools/</post_content_url>
    <post_date>2024-04-04 00:00:00</post_date>
  </posts>
  <posts>
    <post_id>23</post_id>
    <post_category_id>13</post_category_id>
    <post_title><![CDATA[Pledge to Safeguard Children By Calling for Gender Health Inquiry]]></post_title>
    <post_content_short><![CDATA[“Protecting our young ones from harmful, life-altering procedures is our top priority, and we will work tirelessly to safeguard the future wellbeing of our children and young people.”]]></post_content_short>
    <post_icon>https://www.australianchristians.org.au/media/website_posts/23/Maryka-Peter-PH-2.jpg</post_icon>
    <post_content_type>page</post_content_type>
    <post_content_url>https://www.australianchristians.org.au/news/press-release-australian-christians-pledge-to-safeguard-children-by-calling-for-gender-health-inquiry/</post_content_url>
    <post_date>2024-03-20 00:00:00</post_date>
  </posts>
  <posts>
    <post_id>24</post_id>
    <post_category_id>13</post_category_id>
    <post_title><![CDATA[Danger Posed to Children by Transgender Procedures]]></post_title>
    <post_content_short><![CDATA[“It’s become clear that WPATH, a leading international organisation advocating for what they term ‘gender-affirming’ care for minors, has long been aware of the experimental nature and potential dangers these procedures entail.”]]></post_content_short>
    <post_icon>https://www.australianchristians.org.au/media/website_posts/24/SonshineFM1.jpg</post_icon>
    <post_content_type>page</post_content_type>
    <post_content_url>https://www.australianchristians.org.au/news/press-release-danger-posed-to-children-by-transgender-procedures/</post_content_url>
    <post_date>2024-03-18 00:00:00</post_date>
  </posts>
  <posts>
    <post_id>28</post_id>
    <post_category_id>13</post_category_id>
    <post_title><![CDATA[Strong Families Make a Strong Nation]]></post_title>
    <post_content_short><![CDATA[the family, the Church and civil government, each with its own unique responsibilities, duties and authority.]]></post_content_short>
    <post_icon>https://www.australianchristians.org.au/media/website_posts/28/families.jpg</post_icon>
    <post_content_type>page</post_content_type>
    <post_content_url>https://www.australianchristians.org.au/news/strong-families-make-a-strong-nation/</post_content_url>
    <post_date>2024-02-12 00:00:00</post_date>
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  <posts>
    <post_id>34</post_id>
    <post_category_id>13</post_category_id>
    <post_title><![CDATA[Upholding Mainstream Family Values in the Face of LNP’s Dismissal]]></post_title>
    <post_content_short><![CDATA[The core values of the Australian Christians Party often resonates with the heart of every Australian who cherishes the sanctity of life, the significance of family, and the paramount importance of freedom.]]></post_content_short>
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    <post_content_type>page</post_content_type>
    <post_content_url>https://www.australianchristians.org.au/news/australian-christians-party-upholding-mainstream-family-values-in-the-face-of-lnps-dismissal/</post_content_url>
    <post_date>2023-11-17 00:00:00</post_date>
  </posts>
  <posts>
    <post_id>33</post_id>
    <post_category_id>13</post_category_id>
    <post_title><![CDATA[The History of Christian Persecution]]></post_title>
    <post_content_short><![CDATA[Explore the resilience of Christianity through history and the Australian Christians party’s advocacy for Christian values in politics.]]></post_content_short>
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    <post_content_type>page</post_content_type>
    <post_content_url>https://www.australianchristians.org.au/news/the-history-of-christian-persecution/</post_content_url>
    <post_date>2023-11-17 00:00:00</post_date>
  </posts>
  <posts>
    <post_id>35</post_id>
    <post_category_id>13</post_category_id>
    <post_title><![CDATA[Christianity and Human Rights]]></post_title>
    <post_content_short><![CDATA[Explore the deep connection between Christianity and human rights.]]></post_content_short>
    <post_icon>https://www.australianchristians.org.au/media/website_posts/35/ignatius_bitvalley_two_hands_greeting_close_up_photo_5c153030-41f9-40b1-86c1-fefee69ffd33.webp</post_icon>
    <post_content_type>page</post_content_type>
    <post_content_url>https://www.australianchristians.org.au/news/christianity-and-human-rights/</post_content_url>
    <post_date>2023-11-10 00:00:00</post_date>
  </posts>
  <posts>
    <post_id>38</post_id>
    <post_category_id>13</post_category_id>
    <post_title><![CDATA[Putting Family First]]></post_title>
    <post_content_short><![CDATA[Discover the importance of family values in modern Australia.]]></post_content_short>
    <post_icon>https://www.australianchristians.org.au/media/website_posts/38/War.jpg</post_icon>
    <post_content_type>page</post_content_type>
    <post_content_url>https://www.australianchristians.org.au/news/putting-family-first-australian-christian/</post_content_url>
    <post_date>2023-10-27 00:00:00</post_date>
  </posts>
  <posts>
    <post_id>52</post_id>
    <post_category_id>13</post_category_id>
    <post_title><![CDATA[Consider the facts]]></post_title>
    <post_content_short><![CDATA[Australian Christians Party discusses both sides of the Voice Referendum, highlighting key considerations for all Australians to make an informed decision.]]></post_content_short>
    <post_icon>https://www.australianchristians.org.au/media/website_posts/52/The-Voice-Referendum-The-Facts.png</post_icon>
    <post_content_type>page</post_content_type>
    <post_content_url>https://www.australianchristians.org.au/news/the-voice-referendum-consider-the-facts/</post_content_url>
    <post_date>2023-09-14 00:00:00</post_date>
  </posts>
  <posts>
    <post_id>53</post_id>
    <post_category_id>13</post_category_id>
    <post_title><![CDATA[Australian Christians Have Influence in Australia]]></post_title>
    <post_content_short><![CDATA[An amazing opportunity is before us.<br>
We get to represent Christian values, providing a platform to advocate for and promote Christian values, ethics, and principles in Australian society.]]></post_content_short>
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    <post_content_type>page</post_content_type>
    <post_content_url>https://www.australianchristians.org.au/news/australian-christians-have-influence-in-australia/</post_content_url>
    <post_date>2023-09-07 00:00:00</post_date>
  </posts>
  <posts>
    <post_id>60</post_id>
    <post_category_id>13</post_category_id>
    <post_title><![CDATA[Amendments Must Pass – WA’s Abortion Reforms Bill]]></post_title>
    <post_content_short><![CDATA[SIGN TODAY! We’re not just protecting life; we’re affirming it – offering the compassion and support needed by these precious lives and their mothers.]]></post_content_short>
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    <post_content_type>page</post_content_type>
    <post_content_url>https://www.australianchristians.org.au/news/amendments-must-pass-was-abortion-reforms-bill/</post_content_url>
    <post_date>2023-07-24 00:00:00</post_date>
  </posts>
  <posts>
    <post_id>61</post_id>
    <post_category_id>13</post_category_id>
    <post_title><![CDATA[On the Hostile Takeover of Calvary Hospital]]></post_title>
    <post_content_short><![CDATA[According to Catholic Weekly, the announcement of the takeover came “less than a month after a government inquiry into abortion and reproductive choice described Calvary as ‘problematic… due to an overriding religious ethos’.”
<br><br>The hostile takeover of Calvary Hospital is a wake-up call to Australian believers to stop voting for anti-Christian major parties and instead direct their vote where it will make a difference. The Australian Christians are wholeheartedly committed to religious freedom. We are ready to fight the battles the major parties gave up on years ago.]]></post_content_short>
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    <post_content_type>page</post_content_type>
    <post_content_url>https://www.australianchristians.org.au/news/on-the-hostile-takeover-of-calvary-hospital/</post_content_url>
    <post_date>2023-07-10 00:00:00</post_date>
  </posts>
  <posts>
    <post_id>63</post_id>
    <post_category_id>13</post_category_id>
    <post_title><![CDATA[Abortion is Not Just a Christian Issue]]></post_title>
    <post_content_short><![CDATA[A mother’s womb is an amazing place.]]></post_content_short>
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    <post_content_type>page</post_content_type>
    <post_content_url>https://www.australianchristians.org.au/news/abortion-is-not-just-a-christian-issue/</post_content_url>
    <post_date>2023-06-29 00:00:00</post_date>
  </posts>
  <posts>
    <post_id>66</post_id>
    <post_category_id>13</post_category_id>
    <post_title><![CDATA[Christian, Conservative and Female?]]></post_title>
    <post_content_short><![CDATA[In a time when even the Liberals seemed have lost their conviction, people of faith must use their vote to back candidates whose words, actions, character, policies and political party are in full alignment.]]></post_content_short>
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    <post_content_type>page</post_content_type>
    <post_content_url>https://www.australianchristians.org.au/news/christian-conservative-and-female/</post_content_url>
    <post_date>2023-05-18 00:00:00</post_date>
  </posts>
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