Christian+Democratic+Party

The CHRISTIAN DEMOCRATIC PARTY (the CDP) is Australia's only registered national Christian political party. Although it is registered as a political party, it operates on non-party political lines. CDP was founded by progressive, caring Australians with a high ethical values based on the Scriptures. The aim of its members is to promote the common good by endorsing responsible, long-term goals, and not short-term gain.               Rev Fred Nile MLC, CDP's leader For nearly 30 years, the CDP has represented the concerns of people who support Christian values, schools and caring institutions, family life, and who uphold the importance of the Commonwealth Constitution. While we have fought for the values that made our nation, we are committed to the future development of our nation as an inclusive community based on cohesive values that made us a people.

The CDP seeks to support and promote pro-Christian, pro-family, pro-child, pro-life policies for the benefit of all Australians, and to ensure that all legislation is brought into conformity with the revealed will of God in the Holy Bible, with a special emphasis on the ministry of reconciliation.

The CDP exists to encourage Christian representation in every level of government – Federal, State and Local – by seeing Christian candidates endorsed, supported and elected across the country.

Although CDP candidates are in total agreement with CDP aims and principles, in every instance they are free to vote on legislation according to their conscience under God's guidance. **PRINCIPLES ** **HISTORY ** **Originally established as the “Call to Australia Party” in 1977, the party grew out of earlier organisations such as the **[|**Festival of Light**]**<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">, with which Nile has been associated for more than 30 years. These groups had sought to mobilise conservative and evangelical Protestants as an electoral force. Nile was elected to the **[|**Legislative Council**] **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">in 1981, and the party has managed to see a candidate elected at every subsequent New South Wales state election to date. **
 * 1) <span style="line-height: normal; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">To uphold a free and democratic society with freedom of speech, the rule of law and stable constitutional government.
 * 2) <span style="line-height: normal; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">To support and strengthen the Family unit as the basis of our society and responsible parenting with pro-family, pro-child policies. No to euthanasia.
 * 3) <span style="line-height: normal; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">To stand for high moral principles in all walks of life and in legislation based on universal ethics and integrity.
 * 4) <span style="line-height: normal; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">To foster the principles of government accountability and responsibility, and active citizen participation in a social compact.
 * 5) <span style="line-height: normal; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">Australian laws must be based on the Judeo-Christian ethic and not on any other religious laws.
 * 6) <span style="line-height: normal; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">To respect our Australian Flag and the values in our heritage, culture and ideals of equality, democracy, merit and justice.
 * 7) <span style="line-height: normal; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">To advance the cause of social justice for all: the under-privileged, the unemployed, the handicapped, the elderly, the displaced.
 * 8) <span style="line-height: normal; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">To pursue the ideal of a sound mind in a sound body by promoting a healthy life-style free from any abuse, drugs or harm.
 * 9) <span style="line-height: normal; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">To expect a high standard of Education, Social and Medical Care for all Australians, urban or rural.
 * 10) <span style="line-height: normal; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">To favour a totally integrated environment for sustainability - i.e. social, economic and physical.
 * 11) <span style="line-height: normal; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">To encourage Australian ownership of enterprise, industry and capital, and promote decentralisation to create more sustainable jobs.
 * 12) <span style="line-height: normal; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">To promote the pursuit of excellence in all fields of human endeavour.
 * 13) <span style="line-height: normal; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">To promote World peace and understanding where all can live in peace and harmony and make Australia a shining example.