Canberra teens can defy parents on birth certificates, according to Canberra Times 24 July 2020 and ACT Legislation Register 13 August 2020. Teenagers in the ACT can now apply to have the sex recorded on their birth certificates changed, without the consent of a parent or guardian. Teenagers aged 16 and over can apply directly […]
Tag: politics
Masters and Slaves Must Go
Masters and slaves must go, according to BBC News 15 June 2020. The software development hub GitHub wants its users to stop using the terms “master” and “slave”, when referring to software systems where one system controls other copies or processes. According to the BBC “The years-old campaign to replace such terms has been given […]
Quote: Trump on Abortion
Donald Trump the first USA President to ever attend Annual March for Life made the following statements in his speech: “All of us here today understand an eternal truth: Every child is a precious and sacred gift from God. Together, we must protect, cherish, and defend the dignity and sanctity of every human life.” … […]
Make Our Planet Great Again
“Make our planet great again”, says President of France Emmanuel Macron, according to BBC News 1 June 2017. Following US President Donald Trump’s announcement on withdrawing from the Paris climate agreement Macron set up a project “to lead (and win!) this battle on climate change”. (Item in brackets in original) He goes on to state: […]
Choose Your Gender?
Choose your gender? The UK government proposes changing the law to enable people to “self-identify” their gender, according to an article in Christian Concern 25 July 2017. The article states: “A consultation on the Gender Recognition bill, which will be published this autumn, will also suggest ‘demedicalising’ gender identity, by removing the requirement for an […]
South Australian Government Removes Creation Ban
South Australian government removes creation ban, according to the Policies of the Non Government Schools Registration Board applicable to the registration and review of Nongovernment schools 2010/2011. Last year we reported the South Australian government had put the following statement in their 2009/2010 policy guidelines for science teaching in non-government schools: “The board requires the […]
Scientists Rally Against Creationist Superstition
Scientists rally against creationist “superstition,” reported the UK Independent, 1 June 2008. “The rise of creationism in Britain to the point where four out of 10 Britons believe it to be the literal truth – as well as the idea being taught in state-approved schools – has spread alarm throughout the scientific community. But this […]
Scientists Campaign Politicians for Respect
Scientists campaign politicians for respect according to ABC News 20 June 2011. Over 200 scientists from around Australia have gathered in Canberra to meet with politicians and launch a campaign named “Respect the Science.” According to Anna Maria Arabia, CEO of the Federation of Australian Science and Technological Societies, the campaign “is really aimed at […]
Rudd and Abbott Believe In Evolution
Rudd and Abbott both believe in evolution, according to a report in the West Australian 31 January 2010. Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd, an Anglican Church attender, has admitted he believes in evolution, and always has. Rudd was asked his view on evolution, after a challenge to quiz the PM on his beliefs from Opposition […]
Polar Bear Suit
Polar Bear suit as Alaska plans to sue the USA government over the Interior Secretary’s decision to list the Polar Bear as endangered, based on “uncertain climate models.” National Post, May 29 2008 p AL 12 Editorial Comment: Many Canadians laughed a little when this was announced as the ever increasing numbers of Polar Bears […]