Anti-Catholic bias in the ADF
I was grateful for the opportunity to speak with Christine Nile a few weeks ago. Christine hosts the American-based program Forward Boldly, and you can listen to our 30 minute interview regarding the ADF’s decision to terminate my commission and march in the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras by clicking the link...
Defence terminates my commission
General David Hurley retired on 30 June, 2014. On his last day as Chief of the Defence Force, he signed a document terminating my commission. By Monday, I will no longer be a reserve officer in the Australian Army. General Hurley’s letter confirmed that my commission is being terminated because he does not like the manner in which I express my Catholic beliefs. His letter also acknowledges that he is aware that Defence’s...
Defence drops gay political lobby from its webpages
I have been very busy over the last few weeks travelling to give a number of presentations and dealing with some legal issues: I have been forced to defend myself against allegations that reporting indecent exposure by homosexuals to children is hate speech. The good news is that Defence has removed all links to DEFGLIS from its webpages. This is a significant victory. There was an attempt last week to downplay this victory, but do...
DEFCAN webpage launched
The Defence Conservative Action Network is progressing full steam ahead. DEFCAN launched its webpage last week and you can visit it by clicking here. Already soldiers are coming forward with disturbing stories of discrimination. In the last week there have been reports that soldiers have been told that they cannot wear Christian items, such as a Crucifix, while homosexual members have been encouraged to wear emblems that display their...
Defence considering Defence Conservative Action Network
I am pleased to report that the Australian Defence Force is now considering my request to wear uniform at the March for Babies, which will be held in October in Melbourne. Defence has also received my request for the Defence Conservative Action Network to receive the same support and recognition that has been given to the Defence Force Gay and Lesbian Information Service. I have no idea whether these requests will be granted but I...
Join the Defence Conservative Action Network
I am happy to report that after discussions and feedback from a large number of officers, soldiers, family members of Defence personnel and veterans that I am forming the Defence Conservative Action Network (DEFCAN). DEFCAN will help Defence members with conservative social views to campaign for them and to ensure that these values are respected by Defence hierachy. The first step was taken today, when I sought permission through my...
