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Election Health

Catholic Health congratulates Labor and urges health reform

Catholic Health Australia has congratulated Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Labor on its return to government following a strong focus on health during the federal election campaign.

Election Social Services

Catholic organisations congratulate Labor on election win

Catholic Social Services Australia and the St Vincent de Paul Society have congratulated Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Labor on their comprehensive victory in Saturday’s federal election.

Election Politics

Leaders hit key marginal seats in final day of campaigning

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Opposition Leader Peter Dutton are leaving nothing to chance as they fight for votes on the final day of campaigning ahead of tomorrow’s election. Source: The Australian.

Election In The Dioceses

Bipartisan election pledge to restore Melbourne’s St Patrick’s Cathedral

Melbourne Archbishop Peter A Comensoli has welcomed a bipartisan commitment from Australia’s two major political parties to kickstart the restoration and revitalisation of St Patrick’s Cathedral and the surrounding precinct. Source: Melbourne Catholic.

Election Religious

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.

Election Mental Health

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.

Election Politics

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.

Election Politics

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. 

Election Employment

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.