We recognise that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people occupied the continent of Australia for many years before the establishment of the British convict settlement at Sydney Cove in 1788. [...]

All forms of addiction are dangerous not only to the addict himself, but to society as well.
Whether the addiction relates to gambling, sex, pornography or drugs, not only does the [...]

ALCOHOL
CDP is concerned that the easier availability of alcohol is having a negative impact on the health of the general population.
A report entitled “Impact of alcohol on the population of [...]

CARERS AND DISABILITY
CDP upholds the dignity of human life and the fact that every human life is precious and created in the image of our God and Maker.
People with disabilities [...]

CDP recognises that child abuse can take a number of forms: children can be abused sexually but also physically and psychologically.
CDP encourages reporting of child abusers by anyone who has [...]

Whilst conflict should be resolved peaceably wherever possible, and where not, the conditions for a just war must be met before war is declared, the provision of an adequate defence [...]

CDP affirms that the objective of a good economic policy is to produce an environment of stability and economic growth for the welfare of the Australian people.
Good economic policy should [...]

Affirming and supporting the primary role of parents in education.

Parents are the primary educators of their children.
The early years can be challenging to new parents but these pre-school years [...]

Environment:
The CDP believes that environmental issues are important because the environment is God-given and sustains life.
Humans have an obligation to responsibly manage the environment and to mitigate, where feasible, environmental [...]

God teaches us in the Bible that the traditional family is the God-ordained unit of our society and is the basis of a nation’s strength. Women are our strength in [...]

Christianity holds that Humans, above every other creatures, enjoy God-given rights that no other authority can legitimately remove. Hence the care for the sick, infirm and weak and the respect [...]

Housing and Accommodation Policy
The Importance of Affordable Housing and Accommodation:
Housing is one of the necessities of life. For the Christian Democratic Party a family home is more than just a [...]

LAW & ORDER

Introduction
Our legal system takes its roots in the Judeo Christian principles found in the Bible and more particularly in the Ten Commandments.
These biblical principles confer rights upon [...]

Media, including television, films and the internet, play an increasingly influential role in the formation of public opinion and taste. Children, including teenagers, are especially vulnerable to media influence. Aggressive [...]

Parliamentary standards and Code of Conduct

A Member of Parliament holds a high office as the representative and the servant of his constituents. His conduct must be impeccable and above [...]

Abortion
We affirm that human life begins at fertilisation, and therefore should be given legal protection throughout all stages of pregnancy. Abortion should be banned by any society that aspires to [...]

CDP recognises that the early settlers who came to Australia were Christian men and women and that the Commonwealth of Australia was established on Christian principles, as evidenced by the [...]

General principles
CDP believes that Australia must continue to have a competitive, sustainable and profitable rural sector since independent family farms are a vital part of the social and economic fabric [...]

SENIOR CITIZENS
CDP acknowledges that our senior citizens have contributed significantly over their lifetime to make Australia what it is today: a prosperous, stable and enjoyable society which remains the envy [...]

SMALL RETAIL BUSINESS

CDP acknowledges that the small business sector (grocery and other retailers) provides employment to many WA families who need to work hard for a living; small and [...]

CDP supports a taxation system which would satisfy the following objectives:

fund the necessary work and responsibilities of government;
create an adequate tax base to ensure that the burden of taxation does [...]

TRANSPORT FUELS
CDP acknowledges that the cost of transport is an important part of any household budget.
The recent significant increase in fuel prices has affected many families and strategies need to [...]

The CDP believes that God created and requires mankind to use natural resources for mankind’s benefit. Water is such a resource.
National Water Policy
Therefore the CDP:
Does not support the Commonwealth taking [...]

CDP believes that work should be seen as an expression of one’s gifts and talents to the service of God and society. Work should not be seen primarily as hardship [...]