The Epoch Times
The Epoch Times
AD
The Epoch Times
Support Us
Australia News
Featured

What Drove a Former Union Leader to Give an Abortion Speech That Led to a Student Walkout?

Former SDA leader Joe De Bruyn wanted to make a point when he addressed a room of university graduates—to stand up for what you believe, no matter what.
What Drove a Former Union Leader to Give an Abortion Speech That Led to a Student Walkout?
A pro-life activist holds a plastic fetus in a protest in front of the U.S. Supreme Court in Washington, on June 23, 2022. Nathan Howard/Getty Images
Crystal-Rose Jones
Crystal-Rose Jones
&
Daniel Y. Teng
Daniel Y. Teng
Editor
10/25/2024|Updated: 10/30/2024
0:00

When former union leader Joe De Bruyn addressed a graduation ceremony at the Australian Catholic University (ACU) on Oct. 21, he assumed he was in a suitable environment to discuss his beliefs.

It was after all, a Catholic institution.

Crystal-Rose Jones is a reporter based in Australia. She previously worked at News Corp for 16 years as a senior journalist and editor.
Author’s Selected Articles

The Singer Betting Big on Artistic Freedom Over Ideology and Taxpayer-Backed Grants

Dec 27, 2025
The Singer Betting Big on Artistic Freedom Over Ideology and Taxpayer-Backed Grants

NSW Police Crack Down on Alleged Threatening Call, Online Post

Dec 23, 2025
NSW Police Crack Down on Alleged Threatening Call, Online Post

‘Evil Ideology’: Australian Muslim Group Denounces ISIS

Dec 23, 2025
‘Evil Ideology’: Australian Muslim Group Denounces ISIS

Queensland to Ban Puberty Blocking Drugs Until 2031 Amid New Report Release

Dec 23, 2025
Queensland to Ban Puberty Blocking Drugs Until 2031 Amid New Report Release
Related Topics
abortion
Joe De Bruyn
Add to My List
Save
The Epoch Times
Copyright © 2000 - 2025 The Epoch Times Association Inc. All Rights Reserved.