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CRA addresses key justice issues before federal election
Catholic Religious Australia yesterday released a resource to assist Australians to consider critical issues that have a bearing on Australia’s forthcoming federal election.
Government and coalition commended for plans to address mental health
Catholic Social Services Australia has commended Labor and the Coalition for their strong commitment to addressing mental health issues as a key priority in the upcoming federal election.
Cost of living and first home buyers take centre stage at election launches
Labor and the Coalition have officially launched their federal election campaigns, with the cost of living and first home buyers taking centre stage as the race nears the halfway mark. Source: SBS News.
Leaders to formally launch their election campaigns on Sunday
Peter Dutton and Anthony Albanese will both formally launch their election campaigns with major events this Sunday, as Labor and the Coalition scramble to nail down their election pitch to voters before Easter. Source: The Age.Â
Dutton stops short of backing minimum wage rise above inflation
Peter Dutton says he supports higher wages for 2.9 million low-paid workers but has stopped short of backing a pay bump higher than inflation, as Labor asks the Fair Work Commission to increase the minimum wage. Source: The Guardian.
Parents urged to consider how their vote will affect their child’s education
The National Catholic Education Commission is calling on Catholic school parents to consider how their vote in the May 3 federal election will impact their child’s education.Â
Catholic Social Services urges parties to prioritise common good
As Australia prepares for the federal election on May 3, Catholic Social Services Australia urges all political parties to prioritise the common good over sectional interests in their policy platforms.
Bishops set out issues to reflect on before voting
Australia’s Catholic bishops say the federal election is an opportunity to bring hope where hope has been lost, especially for the vulnerable and disadvantaged. Source: ACBC Media Blog.
Albanese calls election for May 3
Australians will head to the polls on Saturday, May 3, after Prime Minister Anthony Albanese this morning visited Government House in Canberra to dissolve Parliament and call the federal election. Source: ABC News.