Jesus is born for a humanity searching for freedom and peace;he is born for everyone burdened by sin,in need of salvation, and yearning for hope.’- Pope John Paul II, Homily 24 Dec, 2002—–/////—- CMA National ConferenceMelbourne, October 18th 2025Wishing a very happy and holy Christmas to all CMA members, family and friends. “It is the very essence of a festival that it breaks upon one brilliantly and abruptly, that at one moment the great day is not and the next moment the great day is.” (Chesterton, All Things Considered). However, as many “will go on observing forms that cannot be explained; they will keep Christmas Day with Christmas gifts and Christmas benedictions; they will continue to do it; and some day suddenly wake up and discover why.” (Chesterton, On Christmas). Fortunately, we as Catholic know why. As a reminder we have included some reflections from the Apostle of Commonsense G.K Chesterton in this final edition for the year as well as some Nativity art from around the world.———————— //———————– In local news….We express our condolences to the family and friends of the Hon. Kevin Andrews who passed into eternal life on December 14th. We are grateful for his life of service as politician, championing pro-life causes and for his generous support of ACMA. ACMA member, Dr Deidre Little won a National Life Summit award for her pro -life advocacy and services. Queensland parliament bans debate on abortion. Lawyers challenge Australian Catholic University over recent ‘anti-Catholic’ controversies. NSW Parliamentary Inquiry into the harms of pornography calls for submissions. Friend of ACMA, Moira Deeming MLC, a Victorian politician and activist against harmful Gender and Trans Ideology, has won a significant defamation case. Christian doctor, William Bay defeats Ahpra and the Australian Medical Board in landmark case over the rights of doctors and the issue of freedom of speech. Articles in the Spectator on the damaging and dysfunctional nature of Ahpra and its harmful effects on doctors. And following the UK’s lead, Pauline Hanson calls for a ban on puberty blockers. In international news, Dr Jay Bhattacharya, Stanford University professor and nominated leader of U.S. National Institutes of Health, has joined thousands of doctors and healthcare professionals who have signed a petition called the Hope Accord, which calls for the immediate suspension of all covid-19 mRNA products due to safety concerns. Watch his announcement here. The UK bans puberty blockers for children indefinitely. Covid in Review,Dr Asseem Malhotra’s open letter to UK’s General Medical Counsel calls for a moratorium on covid-19 mRNA vaccines.Covid vaccine ‘contamination controversy’ continues with DNA SV40 found in SA blood.Yale Study finds spike protein in vaccinated patients years later even though they have never had covid infection.Four new studies showing negative effectiveness of covid-19 mRNA vaccines.Russell Broadbent MP’s speech in Perth Debate on how the ‘Hunters are becoming the Hunted’ in the post covid era.  Feedback is always welcome.Please write to us: admin@cmanews.com.auSuggested topics and articles are also welcome.    ———————————————————Previous ACMA newsletters can be found here.   ———————————————————Become a CMA member here CMA State NewsCMA Victoria will be hosting the 2nd National ACMA conference in Melbourne on The weekend of St Luke’s Feast Day, October 18th 2025. More details to follow. CMA NSW have provided a report on their end-of-year Mass and Dinner. See below. CMA NSW will hold their Opening Mass for 2025 on Saturday February 8th, 10.30 am at St Patrick’ Kogarah. LOCAL NEWSVale Kevin AndrewsA state funeral was held at St Patrick’s Cathedral for the Hon. Kevin Andrews on Monday 23rd of December. He was a member of the Australian Commonwealth Parliament from 1991 until 2022. Kevin was a generous supporter of the Victorian Catholic Medical Association and will be greatly missed. Read moreDr Little’s Life Summit AwardACMA member, Dr Deirdre Little received an award at the recent National Life Summit for services to pro-life works and education. Watch here. Read hereIs ACU Still Catholic?Controversy continues at the Australian Catholic University following the Joe de Bruyn graduation speech walkout and the re-appointment of its Vice Chancellor, Professor Zlatko Skrbis. A group of Catholic lawyers have written an open letter to the ACU Senate expressing their concerns. The Pillar has written a good summary of the issues here.  

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