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The article presents a speech by Tim Cannon, national research officer of the Australian Family Association, delivered at the National Civic Council, held in Melbourne, Victoria, February 2011, in which he discussed the push for same sex marriage in Australia, the same-sex marriage debate, and the importance of marriage in the society.

The article focuses on the controversies on family assistance provided by the government of Australia. It states that B. A Santamaria believes that the value of families in society must be recognized by giving them endowments, however, Allan Carlson of World Congress of Families says that providing that kind of system will give families a sense of dependency on the state. It mentions that Treasury Secretary Ken Henry has declined the proposed income splitting system for the taxation of families.

The article focuses on reasons for fighting the legalisation of assisted suicide and euthanasia in Australia. It says that the opposition of the Australian Medical Association (AMA) against the legalisation of euthanasia and assisted suicide reflects the refusal of doctors to be death agents. It mentions that legitimatizing suicide means renouncing to the inevitable error in administering assisted suicide. It adds that assisted suicide offers fear and loneliness to most elderly Australians.

The article offers information on the assertion of Australian Greens Senator Sarah Hansen-Young for South Australia regarding the legal definition of marriage in the country. According to Hansen-Young, the definition of marriage in Australia is out-dated and promotes inequality and discrimination for gays. It notes that the Australian Senator aims to redefine marriage by including same-sex unions regardless the public institution of marriage. It also discusses the fundamental relationship between marriage and progeneration wherein it depicts the genetic fact that male-female union produces an offspring.

The article examines different cases wherein surrogacy interferes with the rights, welfare and interests of children born through surrogacy arrangements in Australia. It notes the regulation and legalisation of the surrogacy policy by the New South Wales Standing Committee on Law and Justice in the region. It notes the possible occurrence of complications involving surrogacy arrangements. It explores various cases that involve complications regarding surrogacy arrangements. Furthermore, it also emphasizes the negative impact of the surrogacy arrangement complications to the children.

The article offers the author's insights on the housing affordability crisis in Australia. The author notes the housing concerns raised by Australians in the report of the group, Australians for Affordable Housing, and factors affecting affordability. He references the article by Robert W. Patterson which highlighted the relation of the regulation of the U.S. mortgage market and stability of the American family, and its implications for Australian policy makers.

The article discusses the recommendation of a Senate committee in Australia which aims to hamper the permission of same-sex marriage. The decision is in response to a poll that indicates the views of Australians on the significant role of biological parents in rearing a child. The Galaxy poll, which was conducted for the Australian Family Association (AFA) showed that 86% of the 1,053 respondents recognize the importance of biological parents in children's rights and protection. AFA spokesman John Morrisey states that the results should be a wakeup call for the Federal Parliament to prevent another stolen generation. Despite the consideration that same-sex marriage aims to widen gay access to children, it was noted that all relationships are not equal when it comes to children's rights.

The article discusses various reports published within the issue, including one by Tim Cannon on the definition and the role of marriage, one by Michael Tome on the impact of the modern apartment on family life, and one by Kevin Reed criticizes the integrity of Victorian Government.