Posts Tagged ‘ACT government’

Crucifix removal sparks outrage among Australian Christians

Thursday, July 6th, 2023
statue removal

The sight of a crane lifting a crucifix from the front entrance of Calvary Hospital in Canberra has ignited fury among Catholics and other Christian groups across Australia. The controversial crucifix removal came after the ACT government’s contentious compulsory acquisition of the facility, following a bitter legal battle with the Catholic Church over ownership. Prominent Read more

ACT government accused of bullying in Calvary Hospital takeover

Monday, June 12th, 2023
Calvary Hospital

The ACT state government has been accused of using “bullying and standover tactics” in the forced takeover of Calvary Hospital, a Catholic health provider. The Australian Federal Coalition has called for a Senate inquiry into the ACT government’s forced takeover of Calvary Hospital after the Catholic health provider lost its legal bid to halt the Read more