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Labor pushes through bills in frantic day of negotiation
Labor is claiming victory in its fight to deliver help to households before the federal election after winning Senate votes on housing, food prices and social media policies, while also securing a deal to toughen migration laws. Source: The Age.
Vinnies welcomes blueprint for not-for-profit sector
The St Vincent de Paul Society has welcomed the release of the Not-for-profit Sector Development Blueprint outlining strategies and challenges for the enhancement of Australia’s vital, community-focused organisations.
Interfaith roundtable discusses equality law concerns
Commercial surrogacy, gender self-identification on birth certificates, and the safety of women-only spaces were at the forefront of a roundtable discussion of interfaith leaders and NSW state Liberal MLC Susan Carter. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
Archdiocese marks coming Jubilee Year and one year until ACYF
Young people, families and representatives from Melbourne parishes, faith movements and migrant communities gathered at St Patrick’s Cathedral in East Melbourne to mark three significant milestones. Source: Melbourne Catholic.
Education program empower Indigenous leaders of tomorrow
A Townsville Catholic Education program that empowers students to become proud, confident and capable leaders of tomorrow by addressing educational disadvantages faced by First Nations students has been extended.
Departing ambassador’s legacy of service to Catholic community
After six years as the Philippine Ambassador to Australia, Hellen De La Vega is preparing to return to her homeland, leaving behind a legacy of service to the Catholic community. Source: Catholic Voice.
Pope to visit Turkey for 1700th anniversary of Council of Nicaea
Pope Francis told a group of theologians yesterday he plans to visit Turkey next year for the 1700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea. Source: CNA.
Bishops call for royal commission into Britain’s criminal justice system
The Catholic bishops of England and Wales have called for the British Government to appoint a royal commission to “investigate and advise” on the challenges facing the criminal justice system. Source: The Tablet.
Wicked stars make the magic happen
“Wicked” is a fantasy musical prequel to “The Wizard of Oz” about the unlikely friendship between a young Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good Witch. Source: Australian Catholics.