Seasonal Workers Conference Report
Christine Carolan reflects on the theme of “Welcoming Migrant Workers to Australia: gift and responsibility” at the ACMRO conference on 18 and 19 July at the Australian Catholic University campus in Melbourne.
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Closing the Gap Report 2024
The 2024 Closing the Gap report, released in the aftermath of the failed Voice referendum, presents a stark picture of Indigenous disadvantage in Australia. Key metrics, including imprisonment rates, suicide rates, and child protection involvement, have worsened, deepening concerns about the efficacy of current policies.
2024 Social Justice Statement Launch
The Australian Catholic Bishops Conference’s social justice statement for 2024-2025, “Truth and Peace: A Gospel Word in a Violent World,” addresses the urgent need for peace from a Gospel perspective.
Social Justice Statement 2024-25
In the 2024 – 2025 Social Justice Statement, “Truth and Peace: A Gospel Word in a Violent World”, Australia’s Bishops scrutinise the signs of our own troubled times, observe the violence around us, and ask why it is so. They also ask what is needed if there is to be peace.
An Australian Human Rights Act
Since 2018, the Human Rights Commission has been working towards a model for a single legislated Human Rights Act in Australia
Modern Slavery
Despite global awareness and efforts to combat it, modern slavery affects an estimated 40 million people worldwide, with significant numbers in the Asia-Pacific region, including Australia.
Peace in Palestine and Israel
The need for peace in Palestine and Israel is paramount, as the longstanding conflict between Israelis and Palestinians has led to immense human suffering, loss of life, and instability in the region.
Caring for Oceans
Our responsibility to our earth extends beyond mere appreciation; it requires active engagement in safeguarding it and its waters for future generations.
NAIDOC Week
NAIDOC Week is an opportunity to acknowledge and honour the history, culture, and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Human Trafficking and Cyber Scams
The intersection of cybercrime and human trafficking represents a growing and deeply troubling trend in Southeast Asia, where vulnerable individuals are lured into horrific conditions under false pretenses.