AFA : Australian Family Association [ 1980 – ]
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| Full name of organisation | Australian Family Association |
| Short name / acronym | AFA |
| Short description | The Australian Family Association (AFA) is a conservative Christian political organization, established in 1980 by B. A. Santamaria, the then-president of the National Civic Council. AFA operates as a non-profit, voluntary, and non-partisan entity, offering a platform for individuals and community organizations concerned with bolstering and supporting the institution of the family. Key Principles of AFA: Marriage: AFA advocates that marriage is a lifelong commitment between one man and one woman. Family: AFA emphasizes the importance of children having the right to know and be loved by their biological mother and father, as the biological family is foundational to a person’s identity. Life: AFA upholds the intrinsic and inalienable right to life for all human beings, from conception to natural death. Fair Work: AFA believes that job security and financial stability are essential for thriving families. Family Taxation: AFA promotes fair family taxation as a means to strengthen both the economy and society. Development Bank: AFA supports the establishment of an Australian development bank to ensure secure investment and ongoing revenue for future infrastructure projects. |
| Start date | 1980 |
| Organisation type | Community Group |
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| URLs | https://family.org.au/ |
| https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/116403427?searchTerm=%22Australian%20Family%20Association%22 | |
| https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/136914017?searchTerm=%22Australian%20Family%20Association%22 | |
| Group Affiliation(s) | Conservative |
| Family Focused | |
| Founder | Santamaria, B.A. (Mr) |
| IsRelatedTo | National Civic Council [ 1941 – ] |
| Linked from | The Beazley Report 1984 (WA: School Education) |
