FamilyVoice Australia

FamilyVoice Australia
Founded1973 as the Australian Festival of Light
FocusPromotion of Christian family values
Area served
Australia
Key people
Peter Downie
Websitewww.familyvoice.org.au
Formerly called
Australian Festival of Light and Community Standards Organisation

FamilyVoice Australia is a conservative Christian organisation. It was known as Festival of Light Australia from 1973 to 2008, and under the leadership of Rev Fred Nile, it rose to public prominence in the 1990s for its opposition to LGBT rights. Festival of Light's stated mission was to be "a Christian ministry to the nation, promoting true family values in the light of the wisdom of God". The name was changed to FamilyVoice Australia on 1 July 2008 in order to eliminate confusion with the many other festivals or groups around the world called "Festival of Light" or "Festival of Lights". Key activities of FamilyVoice Australia are providing information to supporters, churches and community leaders and lobbying on issues of concern.