Rev Hon Dr Gordon Moyes AC MLC

Gordon Keith Mackenzie Moyes AC MLC (b. November 17, 1938) is an Australian religious figure. Events 284 - Diocletian is proclaimed emperor by his soldiers Year 1938 ( MCMXXXVIII) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. A Christian evangelist, broadcaster, and politician, he has been a Christian Democratic Party member of the New South Wales Legislative Council since 2002. The Christian Democratic Party (CDP is a minor Political party in Australia. The New South Wales Legislative Council, or upper house is one of the two chambers of the parliament of New South Wales in Australia. See also 2002 (disambiguation Year 2002 ( MMII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar.

He first gained prominence in Australia as host of the weekly television program Turn 'Round Australia and radio program Sunday Night Live with Gordon Moyes. Television ( TV) is a widely used Telecommunication medium for sending ( Broadcasting) and receiving moving Images, either monochromatic Radio is the transmission of signals by Modulation of electromagnetic waves with frequencies below those of visible Light.

Prior to becoming Superintendent of Wesley Mission in 1979 he was an ordained Churches of Christ in Australia minister, serving at Victorian churches in Ascot/Newmarket, Ararat, and Cheltenham. Wesley Mission is a name used by several Uniting Church congregations which are a part the Uniting Missions Network of UnitingCare Australia. The Churches of Christ in Australia is a Christian movement in Australia There was some controversy in the New South Wales Synod of the Uniting Church at the time of his transfer to Wesley Mission, and to resolve this he was re-ordained by the Uniting Church. Wesley Mission is a name used by several Uniting Church congregations which are a part the Uniting Missions Network of UnitingCare Australia. In December 2005 he resigned after 27 years from his position at Wesley Mission and handed over to his successor, Dr Keith Garner of the United Kingdom. Wesley Mission is a name used by several Uniting Church congregations which are a part the Uniting Missions Network of UnitingCare Australia. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located

Moyes was appointed to the Legislative Council in 2002, after the resignation of veteran MLC Elaine Nile, wife of party leader Fred Nile. See also 2002 (disambiguation Year 2002 ( MMII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. Frederick John Nile (born 15 September 1934) Australian politician clergyman and social activist has been a member of the New South Wales Legislative He was subsequently elected in his own right at the 2003 state election. Moyes has concentrated on moral issues, attacking what he views as the "moral erosion" of Australian society. He often quotes Biblical passages when arguing his stance on proposed legislation. He has strongly fought against liberalising pornography and brothel legislation, seeing them a form of exploitation of women and contributing to the breakdown of the family unit. Pornography or porn is the explicit depiction of Sexual subject matter with the sole intention of sexually exciting the viewer For the 2008 film of this name see The Brothel. For the television series of this name see Cathouse The Series. Family denotes a group of People affiliated by consanguinity affinity or co-residence He also opposes embryonic stem cell research, abortion and euthanasia. Embryonic stem cells (ES cells are Stem cells derived from the inner cell mass of an early stage Embryo known as a Blastocyst. An Euthanasia (literally "good death" in Ancient Greek) refers to the practice of ending a life in a painless manner

Moyes has often campaigned on behalf of the disadvantaged, a position informed by his background in social work. He has been a strong advocate for reforms of the juvenile justice system and personal injury legislation. Moyes has also often taken pro-environment positions, speaking regularly on the need for sustainable farming practices and renewable water and energy resources. Water resources are sources of Water that are useful or potentially useful to Humans Uses of water include Agricultural, industrial, Household Renewable energy is Energy generated from Natural resources mdashsuch as Sunlight, Wind, Rain, tides and geothermal

Moyes is a recipient of the Companion of The Order of Australia. Order of Australia is an order of chivalry established by Elizabeth II, Queen of Australia on 14 February 1975 "for the purpose of according recognition He has also received the honors of Member of The Order of Australia (1986), Paul Harris Fellow (1978), and the Australian Father Of The Year award (1986). Order of Australia is an order of chivalry established by Elizabeth II, Queen of Australia on 14 February 1975 "for the purpose of according recognition The Australian Father Of The Year award is an Australian award to honor and showcase a fine example of Australian fatherhood

Two books have been written about his life. Gordon Moyes: The Man, the Media, the Mission was published in 2000, and the autobiography Leaving a Legacy in 2005.

As the New South Wales Legislative Council only has half of its membership elected at eight year intervals, Fred Nile faced re-election at the recent New South Wales legislative election, 2007, while Moyes will not have to face the state electorate until 2011. The New South Wales Legislative Council, or upper house is one of the two chambers of the parliament of New South Wales in Australia. Frederick John Nile (born 15 September 1934) Australian politician clergyman and social activist has been a member of the New South Wales Legislative 2011 ( MMXI) will be a Common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar.

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External links

• Homepage of Gordon Moyes
• Homepage of the Christian Democratic Party (NSW)
• Parliament of New South Wales, Australia