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Students back social media ban for under-16s
When Communications Minister Anika Wells visited St Mary MacKillop College, Canberra, yesterday to discuss the upcoming social media ban for Australians under 16, she found many students in favour of the move. Source: Catholic Voice.
Vinnies highlights reforms to reduce poverty
At Parliament House in Canberra today, the St Vincent de Paul Society will share insights on how modest, budget-neutral reforms to Australia’s tax and welfare system could lift as many as one million Australians out of poverty.
Catholic sector welcomes proposed amendments to copyright legislation
The National Catholic Education Commission has welcomed proposed amendments to copyright legislation, which prioritise the use of quality source materials in an online environment.
Minister issues blunt warning to providers over reforms
Aged Care Minister Sam Rae has issued a blunt warning to providers: there are no excuses not to be ready with a new regime that kicks in this week. Source: The West Australian.
Inquiry finds early exposure to pornography harming many children
Children as young as 10 are being exposed to online pornography, which is affecting their ability to empathise and causing them to be sexually aggressive, a New South Wales Government report says. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
Proposed amendment to Marriage Act defeated in NSW Parliament
Legislation that would ensure the legal validity of religious marriages has been narrowly defeated in a 16-20 vote of the New South Wales Legislative Council. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
Canberra summit to focus on homelessness and mental health
Catholic Social Services Australia will convene its 2025 Parliamentary Advocacy Summit on “Advancing the Common Good” next week at Parliament House in Canberra.
Butler under fire over plans to cut spending
Health Minister Mark Butler’s plans to rein in spending on the $220 billion care sector are coming under attack, as state premiers take Labor to task over hospital funding and disability reform. Source: The Age.
White House confirms Albanese-Trump meeting
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will meet US President Donald Trump in Washington next month, the White House has confirmed. Source: ABC News.