Cherish Life

Cherish Life advocates for the right to life from conception until natural death through education, community engagement, campaigning & lobbying. Est. 1970.

[Cherish Life @CherishLifeQLD]

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In December 2024, Premier David Crisafulli enacted a gag order in Queensland Parliament. Every pro-life motion, every amendment, every piece of legislation is ruled out of order before MPs can even debate it. Last week, we learned about Baby Samuel. He was born alive at 16 weeks. He was left to die. MPs who want to take action to protect babies like Samuel? Gagged. We're asking Queenslanders to raise their voices. Use the link below to send a direct email to key MPs. Tell them to axe the gag order. Tell them Baby Samuel's death demands a response. Tell them Parliament must be free to act.

[Cherish Life @CherishLifeQLD]

A State Funeral Service for the Honourable Ron Boswell took place today at 10.00 am on Friday 16 January 2026 in the Cathedral of St Stephen, 249 Elizabeth Street, Brisbane, Queensland.

From 1999 to 2003 under the Howard government Mr Boswell held the appointment of Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Transport and Regional Services.

From 1990 to 2007 Mr Boswell was the Leader of the Nationals (formally National Party) in the Senate.
Mr Boswell retired from politics in 2014.

In 2020, Mr Boswell was made an Officer of the Order of Australia for distinguished service to the Parliament of Australia, to the people of Queensland, and to fisheries research and development.

Throughout his time in Parliament - Ron Boswell was staunch defender of the unborn.

[Cherish Life @CherishLifeQLD]

Every human being was once unseen.

Before a name. Before a face. Before the world could recognise their worth.

At Cherish Life, we stand for those whose lives are still hidden, still vulnerable, and still immeasurably valuable.

Because unseen doesn’t mean unimportant.

And small doesn’t mean disposable.

[Cherish Life @CherishLifeQLD]

Townsville Miracle Baby Home After Being Born At 22 Weeks 💜

Against all odds, baby George survived after being born at 22 weeks. His life is a testament to the strength of the smallest among us.
See the full story - https://t.co/Nh5IAPlQyp

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@ShannonFentiman https://t.co/lzUYLI4hEI

Women don’t struggle for abortions at all. You know this. The Mater have every right to act in line with their ethos. You are discriminating against Christians being able to act in line with their conscience. It
is not about access, it is about conquest.

[Cherish Life @CherishLifeQLD]

Coming For The Mater: Another Hit Piece from the ABC

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At just 22 weeks and 3 days, Tenayah Gimbert entered the world weighing only 409 grams, smaller than her mother’s hand. Most babies born this early don’t survive.

But thanks to the extraordinary care of Brisbane’s Mater Mothers’ Hospital, Tenayah defied the odds. After 128 days in NICU, she had avoided surgery, faced no major complications, and grown into a thriving three-kilogram baby.

At 22 weeks, we’re not talking about “cells” or “tissue”, we’re looking at a child. A baby at this stage has:
•A beating heart and active brain
•Eyelashes, fingerprints, tiny arms and legs
•The ability to respond to sound and touch

Parents watching ultrasounds often recognise their baby’s humanity instantly- a thumb-suck, a hiccup, a stretch of a hand.

Tenayah was the same person in the womb as she was in the NICU. Birth didn’t create her humanity, it only revealed it.

Mater Hospital is criticised for refusing to perform abortions. Yet it is one of the few hospitals in Queensland capable of saving babies born on the edge of viability.

The irony is stark: while the hospital is condemned for refusing to end lives, it is celebrated for saving them.

Meanwhile, under Queensland law, abortion is legal on request up to 22 weeks and even after, right up until birth, with doctor approval. That means while Tenayah was fighting for life at 22 weeks in one ward, another baby the same age could legally be aborted in another.

Survival rates for premature babies are climbing:
•23 weeks: 5 in 10 survive
•24 weeks: 7 in 10 survive

Every number is not just a statistic, it’s a child.

Tenayah’s story is more than a miracle; it’s a wake-up call. She proves the humanity of the unborn and reminds us that every baby deserves a chance at life.

Her life is a living argument: fragile, precious, worth protecting.

#prolife #qld

[Cherish Life @CherishLifeQLD]

The Courier Mail has picked up on Cherish Life’s recent article. Read more about it here ⬇️

Burning issue threatens to make Crisafulli another one-term wonder https://t.co/Nel43IHyO0 via @couriermail

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Abortion is never the solution.

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BRISBANE MARCH FOR LIFE 2025 – HIGHLIGHTS REEL

What an incredible day in Brisbane as many came together to stand for life!

From the powerful speeches to the peaceful march through the city streets, the March for Life 2025 was a bold and beautiful witness for the unborn.

A heartfelt thank you to every single person who took part — whether you marched, spoke, volunteered, donated, or simply stood.

You are the movement, and your voice matters.

[Monica Smit / Reignite Democracy @reignitedem]

My parents and I attended the ‘March for life’ rally today in Brisbane hosted by @CherishLifeQLD .

It really is a critical topic for our generation. Thousands of viable babies are killed every year, and hardly anyone bats an eyelid.

A few hundred had a flu in 2020, and the whole country was restricted. How does that make sense?

Why is one life worth more than another?

It’s not! And one day, humanity will realise what we’ve done…and we will have to atone for our sins.

The only exclusively pro-life party running in the federal election is @FamilyAu . They have a slim chance of gaining seats but out of principle I will be voting no.1 for them…because they will fight for the unborn.

[The Dusty Bogan @TheDustyBogan]

Just got back from the Pro-Life Rally in Brisbane—what a crowd! Big cheers to Matt Cliff and the team at Cherish Life for running a powerful event. I learned a lot, and it’s heartbreaking what’s happening in Australia.

These little children have truly come last. There’s a serious lack of political will to reduce abortion numbers. We should be offering real choice—more help, more counselling, better support for women and families.

Think tax breaks for young families, extended maternity leave, or even more funding for orphanages. I reckon most Aussies would back that.

Shoutout to DJ Payne, Family First, and all the amazing people standing for life and Aussie families. @djpaine @FamilyAu @CherishLifeQLD

Save the babies 🫡🇦🇺

[Cherish Life @CherishLifeQLD]

Reasons to PUT LABOR LAST this election

Listed the Abortion Pill RU-486 on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS)

In 2013, the Labor government under Tanya Plibersek approved the listing of the abortion drug RU-486 (mifepristone) on the PBS, making medical/chemical abortions cheaper and more widely available.

Support for Abortions Through Medicare

The federal Labor government has overseen a threefold increase in Medicare-subsidised medical terminations.

Labors Longstanding Support for Abortion

Labor figures, including Prime minister Anthony Albanese, have historically defended legal abortion. This long-standing commitment to abortion has ended the life of countless Australian unborn children.

[1] ABC News. “Abortion pill RU486 and three cancer drugs added to the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme,” Accessed 14 April, 2025. https://t.co/GGI37oXLIo
[1] ABC News. “Additional funding for abortion access all but ruled out,” Accessed 14 April, 2025.
https://t.co/N66tUNmAXH
[1] They Vote For You. “Anthony Albanese voted generally for reproductive bodily autonomy”, Accessed 14 April, 2025. https://t.co/CtNbacL8eT
[1] The Guardian. “Labor's abortion policy: all the issues explained”, Accessed 14 April, 2025. https://t.co/BsGT99HeD4

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Want to Know Where Your Candidates Stand on Abortion?

In the lead-up to the federal election, it's vital to know where your local candidates stand on the issue of life.

That’s why we’ve created a powerful new tool for Queensland voters. Simply enter your postcode, and you’ll instantly see how candidates in your Lower House seat have responded to two critical pro-life questions:

1. Do you oppose third-trimester abortion (after 22 weeks up to birth)?

2. Do you believe that babies born alive after abortion should have a legal right to medical care?

This tool gives you the facts you need to make an informed, life-affirming vote.

Find out who will stand for the voiceless in your electorate.

Search your postcode now and share it with others who care about protecting life.

[Australian Christian Lobby @ACLobby]

Brisbane—it's time to make a stand!

Join Rob Norman, ACL Queensland Director, at the March for Life on Saturday, 26 April, and be part of a peaceful, powerful stand for the unborn.

While the Federal Election is just weeks away, we must not lose sight of the battles being fought in our states and territories. Now is the time to urge our QLD leaders to protect life at every stage.

📍 Location: Speakers’ Corner, Parliament House
🗓️ Date: Saturday, 26 April
🕑 Time: Speeches at 2pm | March begins at 3pm

Families are welcome. Please don’t bring your own signs—materials will be provided on the day.

Let’s make it clear: life matters. Will you march?

@CherishLifeQLD

#ACL #truthmadepublic #Auspol

[Cherish Life @CherishLifeQLD]

2 WEEKS TO GO!

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MARCH FOR LIFE – BRISBANE

Saturday, 26th April | 2pm - Speeches and 3pm - March
Speakers’ Corner, outside Parliament House, Brisbane CBD

With the Federal Election just one week later (3rd May) now is the time to stand up and speak out for the most vulnerable among us — unborn children.

We have some incredible speakers lined up, come and join others across Queensland for a powerful and peaceful witness to the protection of the unborn.

This is more than a march — it’s a message to our leaders and our nation:

Life matters. Every life. Every stage. Every circumstance.

In the lead-up to the election, let’s send a clear signal: Australia wants leaders who will defend life.

Whether you're a seasoned marcher or coming for the first time, your presence matters. Your voice matters. Now is the time to be seen. Now is the time to be heard.

Let’s show our leaders that life is on the ballot.

Families welcome | Please leave signs, floats etc - signs will be provided on the day.

[Cherish Life @CherishLifeQLD]

MARCH FOR LIFE – BRISBANE

Saturday, 26th April | 2pm - Speeches and 3pm - March
Speakers’ Corner, outside Parliament House, Brisbane CBD

With the Federal Election just one week later (3rd May) now is the time to stand up and speak out for the most vulnerable among us — unborn children.

We have some incredible speakers lined up, come and join others across Queensland for a powerful and peaceful witness to the protection of the unborn.

This is more than a march — it’s a message to our leaders and our nation:

Life matters. Every life. Every stage. Every circumstance.

In the lead-up to the election, let’s send a clear signal: Australia wants leaders who will defend life.

Whether you're a seasoned marcher or coming for the first time, your presence matters. Your voice matters. Now is the time to be seen. Now is the time to be heard.

Let’s show our leaders that life is on the ballot.

Families welcome | Please leave signs, floats etc - signs will be provided on the day.

[Cherish Life @CherishLifeQLD]

MARCH FOR LIFE – BRISBANE

Saturday, 26th April | 2pm - Speeches and 3pm - March
Speakers’ Corner, outside Parliament House, Brisbane CBD

With the Federal Election just one week later (3rd May) now is the time to stand up and speak out for the most vulnerable among us — unborn children.

We have some incredible speakers lined up, come and join others across Queensland for a powerful and peaceful witness to the protection of the unborn.

This is more than a march — it’s a message to our leaders and our nation:

Life matters. Every life. Every stage. Every circumstance.

In the lead-up to the election, let’s send a clear signal: Australia wants leaders who will defend life.

Whether you're a seasoned marcher or coming for the first time, your presence matters. Your voice matters. Now is the time to be seen. Now is the time to be heard.

Let’s show our leaders that life is on the ballot.

Families welcome | Please leave signs, floats etc - signs will be provided on the day.