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Jesuit Social Services ‘deeply disappointed’ by watering down of youth justice reform
Jesuit Social Services says the Allan Government’s decision to abandon plans to raise the age of criminal responsibility in Victoria to 14 is “deeply disappointing”.
Memory wants to build a better future with her own hands
Caritas Australia has launched its annual Women for the World appeal, which this year affords supporters the chance to give the life-changing, future-shaping gift of vocational training to women like Memory from Malawi.
Pope waiting for ‘appropriate time’ to visit Ukraine
Pope Francis is waiting for “the appropriate time” to visit Ukraine, according to that country’s ambassador to the Holy See, Andrii Yurash. Source: Religion News Service.
Scottish Parliament to debate third assisted dying bill
The Scottish Parliament is consulting on a new bill to legalise euthanasia in the country for terminally ill and mentally competent adults. Source: Vatican News.
Broken election promise sparks community anger
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has angered both equality advocates and faith groups after abandoning his election promise to introduce religious discrimination reforms and protect LGBTQ students and teachers in a bid to avoid a culture war. Source: Sydney Morning Herald.
NAPLAN scores show gaps despite stable results
NAPLAN results have held stable and so have entrenched academic gaps between boys and girls, urban and regional children, and First Nations students. Source: SBS News.
Visiting theologian stresses importance of laity in the Church
Dutch theologian Myriam Wijlens discussed the value of listening, the journey of synodality, and the importance of diversity and inclusion in the Church at a public lecture hosted by Parramatta Diocese. Source: Catholic Outlook.
Shorten willing to by-pass states to achieve NDIS reforms
National Disability Insurance Scheme Minister Bill Shorten says he is willing to strike a deal with the Coalition on reforming the $40 billion-a-year scheme without the backing of state governments. Source: The Australian.
Quick-thinking students prevented bus disaster after driver collapsed
Heroic quick-thinking by a handful of Brisbane Catholic secondary students prevented a disaster on a regular afternoon bus drop-off last month. Source: The Catholic Leader.