At the crossroads: where politics and faith intersect

Three politicians shared how their religious convictions influence their professional work during a Knights of the Southern Cross leadership breakfast on Wednesday, September 23.

Members of the Legislative Council Kate Doust, Maryka Groenewald, and Nick Goiran spoke about the intersection of faith and politics. All three attributed their religious foundations to the influence and examples of their families.

Maryka Groenewald, who was elected in 2025, described faith as an anchoring point that informs her actions and methods. Nick Goiran said his parents returned to the Church around the time of his birth, providing him with a lifelong Christian foundation. Kate Doust noted that her family's faith and their involvement in politics led her to her career.