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eNews: A big few weeks to tell you about | 27-08-2026
27 August 2026

eNews: A big few weeks to tell you about | 27-08-2026

It has been a HUGE fortnight in Parliament and across the community. My palliative care motion passed, plus questions on prisons, puberty blockers and child protection, school and community visits, and a final reflection on the Book of Daniel.

Submission: Petition No. 064 — Protect religious freedom and faith-based schools
8 July 2026

Submission: Petition No. 064 — Protect religious freedom and faith-based schools

My submission to the Standing Committee on Environment and Public Affairs regarding Petition No. 064, urging the retention of exemptions that allow faith-based schools and organisations to employ staff in line with their ethos.

eNews: Three Big Weeks | 29-06-2026
29 June 2026

eNews: Three Big Weeks | 29-06-2026

From Bills, our budget reply, leading Non Government Business, to Estimates, community events and meetings — June was PACKED. A look at what we did in Parliament, out in the community, and a final reflection on vision and flourishing.

Net Zero is no Silver Bullet
8 June 2026

Net Zero is no Silver Bullet

The war in Iran is only a couple of weeks in, and it has already exposed a brutal truth. Australia is not ready for a serious global shock to energy supplies.

Labor's unequal staffing allocations: My comments to WA Today
12 March 2026

Labor's unequal staffing allocations: My comments to WA Today

Call me naive, but your word is your bond. I have pursued this issue with the government since early last year in good faith.

Statement: To the Iranian-Australian community in WA
1 February 2026

Statement: To the Iranian-Australian community in WA

While I can't be with you today, I wanted to send this message of support, especially to Iranians here in Western Australia who are carrying the pain of watching events unfold in a place that still feels like home.

One or Young?
15 January 2026

One or Young?

Young and free speaks to our aspirations, what our forefathers wanted Australia to be. One and free speaks to something deeper, holding together despite difference.

Rushed Hate Speech Bill - Make or Break
10 January 2026

Rushed Hate Speech Bill - Make or Break

Labor and the Liberal Party combined to introduce an important Bill, with almost no meaningful time for consultation, submissions, scrutiny, or public debate.

ABC NEWS: Calls for greater transparency as WA government's annual reports into youth suicide delayed
5 January 2026

ABC NEWS: Calls for greater transparency as WA government's annual reports into youth suicide delayed

It has been almost seven years since a West Australian coroner handed down 42 recommendations into the suicide deaths of 12 young Indigenous people in the state's far north.

PUBLIC STATEMENT: Bondi Beach Terror Attack
28 December 2025

PUBLIC STATEMENT: Bondi Beach Terror Attack

Yesterday's evil terrorist attack in Sydney has left me angry and saddened. My heart breaks for those who lost their lives, those who were injured and their families.

RELEASE: Major Win – Government Finally Releases Gender Standards of Care
15 December 2025

RELEASE: Major Win – Government Finally Releases Gender Standards of Care

Today marks a major win for transparency, as the Government has finally released the full Standards of Care for treating minors with gender dysphoria.

RELEASE: Groenewald Calls for Surrogacy Bill to be Sent to Committee for Proper Scrutiny
5 December 2025

RELEASE: Groenewald Calls for Surrogacy Bill to be Sent to Committee for Proper Scrutiny

Australian Christians Leader has called for the Labor Government's Surrogacy Reform Bill to be referred to a Parliamentary committee for proper scrutiny.

RELEASE: Groenewald Slams Education Minister for Dodging Oversight of WA School Programs
25 November 2025

RELEASE: Groenewald Slams Education Minister for Dodging Oversight of WA School Programs

Australian Christians Leader has raised serious concerns over the Education Minister's refusal to clarify her department's oversight of programs being taught in Western Australian schools.

RELEASE: Groenewald Honours Charlie Kirk, Condemns Political Violence
15 November 2025

RELEASE: Groenewald Honours Charlie Kirk, Condemns Political Violence

Australian Christians Leader has delivered a heartfelt statement honouring the life of Charlie Kirk, condemning political violence and questioning ABC affiliation with The Chaser.

RELEASE: Maryka Groenewald MLC Will Vote Against Liquor Control Act
1 November 2025

RELEASE: Maryka Groenewald MLC Will Vote Against Liquor Control Act

Australian Christians Leader has confirmed she will vote against the Labor Government's proposed Liquor Control Act, citing the bill's erosion of respect for sacred days.