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We Need More ‘Catholic Gut’ in Politics: Former Christian Lobby Head

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We Need More ‘Catholic Gut’ in Politics: Former Christian Lobby Head
NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet faces the media during a press conference at Ryde Hospital, in Sydney on Jan. 13, 2023. AAP Image/Dean Lewins
Daniel Y. Teng
Daniel Y. Teng
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1/31/2023|Updated: 1/31/2023
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The former head of the Australian Christian Lobby, Lyle Shelton, says ClubsNSW CEO John Landis should not have been dismissed for claiming the state premier’s gaming reforms were driven by his “Catholic gut.”

“Why can’t we just debate the merits of an issue? Why does someone who offends an identity group have to walk the plank?” he said in a statement to The Epoch Times.

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Daniel Y. Teng
Daniel Y. Teng
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Daniel Y. Teng is based in Brisbane, Australia. He focuses on national affairs, including federal politics and Australia-China relations. Got a tip? Contact him at [email protected].
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