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Michael McCormack’s policy on prayer in parliament

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Should the daily recital of the Lord's Prayer at the opening of federal parliament be abolished?

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Very strongly agree

No

The Nationals consistently support the retention of the Lord's Prayer in Parliament, with members frequently voting against motions to abolish or replace it. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Very strongly agree

No, we must actively protect the Christian heritage of our national institutions from secular erosion

Leading figures within the party, including Matt Canavan, frequently advocate for the protection of Christian heritage against what they characterize as aggressive secularism. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly agree

No, it is a harmless tradition honoring the historical Christian foundations of our democracy

The party agrees that it is a tradition honoring the nation's foundations, though their support often goes beyond 'harmless' to being a matter of cultural necessity. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Very strongly disagree

Yes

The National Party strongly opposes the removal of the Lord's Prayer, viewing it as a vital part of Australia's parliamentary tradition and heritage. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Very strongly disagree

Yes, but replace it with an inclusive moment of silent reflection for all beliefs

National Party members have explicitly argued against 'generic' or 'silent' alternatives, maintaining that the specific Christian prayer reflects the nation's historical identity. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Very strongly disagree

Yes, a modern secular government should not officially endorse one specific religion

The party's conservative base generally rejects the push for a purely secular state, arguing that Christian traditions are foundational to the Australian legal and political system. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

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