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
In the years since the National Apology, its impact continues to resonate. It remains a touchstone for ongoing efforts towards reconciliation, reminding Australians of the importance of acknowledging the past to build a more inclusive and just society for all.
Recent findings from the Productivity Commission’s Closing the Gap Review highlight the lack of progress made towards equality in Australia and remind us of the urgent need to address ongoing disparities faced by Indigenous Australians.
Extra funds promise to speed up processing of protection claims by people seeking asylum, but concerns about destitution and homelessness for tens of thousands of people seeking asylum still exist.
We reflect on the aftermath of the Voice to Parliament referendum.
Our office has produced the following factsheet to assist in discussions about the Referendum. We do not seek to dictatce how others should vote, but encourage people to follow their concience and convictions, and make an informed decision.
It is important for us to give serious consideration to the Voice referendum coming up on 14 October. Listening to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples about their concerns and their hopes for the future is vital if we are to make an informed decision on 14 October.
NATSICC recently issued a statement on the Voice referendum following the announcement of the referendum date of 14 October.
We provide an update on resources available for you to get involved in the Yes campaign for the Voice to Parliament referendum.
Social Justice Sunday is 27 August and the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference’s new Social Justice Statement, Listen, Learn, Love: A New Engagement with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples will be launched on Thursday 17 August in Parramatta Diocese.
