Mariana Dam Disaster
The Mariana dam disaster in Brazil stands as a tragic reminder of the devastating consequences of environmental negligence.
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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.
Protecting Nature
The deteriorating state of Australia’s environment will not be helped by the recent Federal Budget. The Budget does provide significant subsidies to green industries, but there is little to help arrest the slide in the health of the environment itself.
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.
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.
Seasonal Workers Conference
The Australian Catholic Migrant and Refugee Office’s (ACMRO) 7th National Conference will be held on 18-19 July 2024, at the Australian Catholic University (ACU) Melbourne Campus.
Australia’s New Development Policy
We highlight some of the key elements in the Federal Government’s new development policy.
Social Justice Statement 2023-24
In This years Social Justice Statement, Australia’s Bishops invite us to renew our engagement with the First Peoples of Australia. They have come to this view through much listening to the First Peoples and they encourage us all to listen to them in a spirit of love and humility.