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Choosing a faith-based school is not an act of exclusion or discrimination
The discourse surrounding religious freedom in Australia has become increasingly contentious, especially in the context of schooling, writes Jacinta Collins. Source: Eureka Street.
Take politics out of religious discrimination reform
With Prime Minister Anthony Albanese confirming he will not follow through on his election commitment to introduce a religious discrimination bill, is the reform effort to die with a whimper, asks Mark Fowler. Source: The Australian.
Government’s response to disability royal commission ‘lacklustre’
Disability advocates can be forgiven for being underwhelmed by the Albanese Government’s response to the Disability Royal Commission, writes Fr Justin Glyn SJ. Source: Eureka Street.
Ending negative gearing would create a fairer Australia
It’s said barristers should never ask questions they don’t know the answer to, and the same advice may apply to politicians, writes St Vincent de Paul Society National Council president Mark Gaetani. Source: Eureka Street.
Vinnies chief’s lesson in homelessness and the power of community
After losing her own house to fire last year, Vinnies South Australia chief Evelyn O’Loughlin gained a deeply personal insight into homelessness and the importance of support. Source: In Daily.
Why the Lord’s Prayer had to remain in Victorian Parliament
With the role of faith in the public square regularly under attack, it is vital for leaders to defend the role of religion and faith in informing values, providing leadership, and inspiring service, writes Evan Mulholland. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
High price of land is hurting everyone
Ending the scourge of poverty, especially child poverty, needs to become the number-one priority for our nation, write Catholic Social Services Australia’s Peter Monaghan and Ron Johnson. Source: The Canberra Times.
Good Sams join campaign for royal commission into immigration detention
As a democratic society we cannot perpetuate the unjust and inhumane treatment of thousands of refugees and asylum-seekers in Australia who remain stateless, writes Sr Catherine McCahill SGS. Source: The Good Oil.
Shared opportunity to build a more just Australia
A failed referendum leaves many Indigenous Australians feeling unheard, but hope remains. This year’s NAIDOC Week takes on even greater significance as a time to reflect on how to build a more just Australia, writes Fr Andrew Hamilton SJ. Source: Eureka Street.