God And Beer- Edition 27- The Honourable Tony Abbott AC (28th Prime Minister of Australia, 2013-2015)

An event from the Knights of the Southern Cross Victoria to bring together Catholic men and women of all ages from across the south-east suburbs of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, several times a year. The aim is to inspire and strengthen Catholics by providing ideas and inspiration for renewal by drawing on the truth, beauty and goodness of the Catholic faith.

The twenty-sixth face-to-face event (held in the Parish Hall at St Gerard's Parish Dandenong North on Monday August 12, 2024) featured The Honourable Tony Abbott AC, 28th Prime Minister of Australia (2013-2015).

Mr Abbott spoke on the topic 'God and Caesar', which included his thoughts on the effects of faith and politics in the wider society, and how his personal convictions and Catholic Faith guided him throughout his political career, including his time as Prime Minister. Tony Abbott is among the most consequential politicians in Australian political history. Come along to hear his thoughts on a range of current events and topics including:

The Future of the West

Government response to Covid

Education

The Life of Cardinal Pell

How Christians can respond to the challenges of the times.

The Honourable Tony Abbott AC served as the 28th Prime Minister of Australia from 2013-2015. After studying at Oxford University and working as a journalist he was elected to the Australian House of Representatives in the seat of Warringah. He was known as a politician of integrity and conviction, his dedication to the cause of Indigenous Australians and for serving as a volunteer fire-fighter. He remains active in public life and continues to make important contributions to public debates.

An initiative of the Knights of the Southern Cross Victoria to bring together people of all ages from across the south-east suburbs of Melbourne each month. Our aim is to inspire and strengthen Christians by providing ideas and inspiration for renewing the Church by drawing on the truth, beauty and goodness of the Catholic tradition.

Many thanks to those who made this possible, and those in attendance.