One Nation is campaigning directly to Christians. But will party policies rub against worshippers’ conscience?

Published July 3, 2026 · Category: News

Overview

Anti-abortion policies may have appeal, but with one in three Australian churchgoers born overseas, talk of a monoculture may put them off

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When One Nation recruit Barnaby Joyce addressed anti-abortion campaigners at a Sydney rally in early June, the former deputy prime minister told the audience he could see “about 1,500 people who can hand out how to vote cards”.

Details

Christian leaders spoke at the rally. The Lord’s Prayer was recited. Many there were active churchgoers.

Source

Originally published at www.theguardian.com.

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