For the first time in Australia's history, we have voted against the Holy Bible. 

On that context this is certainly the most important issue we have ever voted on. 

The repercussions on what we have done is yet to be experienced.

One of the most disappointing aspects of the campaign, is the venom spat forth from the "Yes" supporters, venom which will take a long time to dry. They even declared that Christians should not be allowed to vote, as they are just too "single minded". 

There can be no argument that countries such as Australia and the U.S. were founded on Christian values - that's why we are here, and they are still the best countries to live in, yet we voted to change this.

Even Paul Keating, a previous Labor Prime Minister, stated "You will not build a society on it, you will not build a nation on it, vote No on this issue."

How was it then, that the vote in Parliament did not include a single Labor No vote?

I am proud that Bob Katter led the No vote along with three other conservative politicians.

I am a member of the KAP and if I wasn't behind Bob 100% before, I certainly am now.

The KAP Policy states, " Marriage is union of a man and a woman, ideally for life.  It is in the best interest of children that they are nurtured by their father and their mother, and laws concerning children should be based on the best interests of children."

Ken Knuth, Rangewood

Our state’s obesity epidemic is not slowing down and needs to be addressed. 

Cancer Council Queensland has long called for initiatives to tackle obesity, which includes introducing a 20 per cent tax on sugary drinks.

Sweetened beverages are a major source of sugar in the Australian diet. Young Australians are the highest consumers of sugar-sweetened beverages, along with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and socially disadvantaged groups.

Sugar-sweetened beverages (including soft drinks, sports drinks, energy drinks and cordial) have no nutritional value, provide excess energy and lead to weight gain.

Obesity is also an established risk factor for some cancers and other chronic diseases, including type 2 diabetes, heart disease, stroke and kidney disease.

26 countries have raised the price of sugary drinks, and five more have pledged to do so in 2018 – yet Australia refuses to give up its sweet tooth.

The average Australian who drinks a 375ml can of sugary drink a day will consume around 14.6kg of sugar a year, or a 600ml bottle a day would equate to 23.3kg of sugar a year. A tax on sugary drinks would encourage people to select cheaper and healthier options rather than consuming unhealthy beverages.

We urge all levels of Government to act now and introduce a tax on all sugary beverages, with taxes used to educate the community about healthy food and drink choices as part of a comprehensive approach to decreasing overweight and obesity.

We have a responsibility, together with community groups and health authorities, to facilitate healthy choices and limit the consumption of sugar-sweetened drinks.

Chris McMillan

CEO, Cancer Council Queensland

When a man grows old and his wit turns cold

Those millennials fill up the space.

My pen's turned stale and I need a male

Or female improving my place.

I call on the schools, speak out for your friends

Regardless of colour or creed.

Our Government tries to divide us

We know we are better than that. 

George Harley, Mount Isa