Climate Crisis in Tuvalu
Tuvalu is a small island country in the South Pacific. It is one of the Pacific countries most at risk of being inundated by rising seas.
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Minimum Wage Rise Essential to Keeping Australians Out of Poverty
The Australian Catholic Council for Employment Relations (ACCER) has written a submission calling for an increase to the minimum wage.
Message for the Feast of St Joseph the Worker
The Feast of St. Joseph the Worker is 1 May and the message for this year focusses on First Nations employment.
Laudato Si’ Week
Laudato Si’ Week is a time to re-commit ourselves to the ecological conversion to which Pope Francis invited us in Laudato Si’. The Office has produced new resources for the week focussing on listening to the ecological wisdom of Indigenous Peoples.
A New Engagement with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples
In collaboration with NATSICC, to support the ongoing message at the heart of the 2023 Social Justice Statement our office will be producing a series of resources more deeply exploring the ongoing impacts of the forcible removal of First Nations children over many years
World Refugee Week 2024
New legislation introduce to Parliament this week has sparked concerns due to its broad and vaguely defined powers granted to the Minister.
Indulge Responsibly
As we prepare to celebrate Easter, it’s essential to consider the impact of our chocolate choices. By opting for slave-free chocolate, we send a powerful message to the industry that exploitation has no place in our celebrations.
UAE Trade Agreement Under Scrutiny
Ongoing trade negotiations with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have caused concerns for human rights, labour, and environmental organisations over the UAE’s record on human rights.
The Synod and Justice
Those who are committed to the Church’s social mission will be particularly interested in that section in the Synthesis Report of the first assembly of the Synod on a Synodal Church which considers the Church’s relationship with people who are poor.
Christian Calls for Peace in Gaza
Amidst the chaos and suffering in Gaza, Christian voices around the world echo the teachings of Jesus Christ, the Prince of Peace, and call for a ceasefire.