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Euthanasia Opinion

‘Culture of death’ taking hold in NSW

The annual report on euthanasia and assisted suicide in New South Wales reveals a disturbing 53 per cent increase in deaths over the past 12 months, Monica Doumit writes. Source: The Catholic Weekly.

Interfaith Opinion

Breaking bread together narrows the divide

In an age of division, the federal Parliamentary Interfaith Breakfast offers a space for respectful dialogue, writes Zlatko Skrbis. Source: ACU.

Immigration Opinion

Cynical voices risk damaging Australia’s hard-won social cohesion

In recent weeks, we have witnessed a concerning shift in Australia’s conversation about migration, writes Jerry Nockles. Source: Canberra Times.

Opinion Poverty

Raise JobSeeker and transform lives of nearly a million Australians

The rate of JobSeeker has failed to keep up with the cost of living and without action the number of people in need of support will grow, St Vincent de Paul Society NSW’s chief Yolanda Saiz writes. Source: SMH.

Immigration Opinion

Each newcomer to our shores is created in God’s image 

We should never forget that at the heart of the immigration debate are people who are each created in God’s image, Townsville Bishop Tim Harris writes in a new pastoral letter. Source: The Catholic Leader.

Opinion Social Justice

Society fails to uphold basic human rights to shelter and health care

This year’s Social Justice Statement invites people to look beyond themselves and their immediate relationships, and to focus on those for whom God has a special care, writes Fr Andrew Hamilton SJ. Source: Eureka Street.

Education Opinion

Education conference told synodality ‘a mission, a path to prophetic voice’

There was much discussion about how synodality leads to hope at the Australian Catholic Education Conference in Cairns last week, Laura Kings writes. Source: Australian Catholics.

Opinion

Housing should be seen as a human right, not a financial investment

Homelessness Week is an occasion for seeing ourselves as persons, linked by our humanity to people who are doing it hard, writes Fr Andrew Hamilton SJ. Source: Catholic Outlook.

Health Opinion

Stop treating allied health like poor cousin of health system

Australia is charging ahead with digital health reforms but in its rush to modernise, one crucial group is being left behind: the allied health professionals, writes Katherine Bassett. Source: CHA.