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Pre-election call for bipartisan support for Treaty
Catholic Social Services Victoria has pledged to take meaningful steps to support Victoria’s Treaty processes and has called on all political parties to return to bipartisan support for Treaty in the state.
Bishops of Victoria issue statement on state electionÂ
Ahead of next month’s state election, the bishops of Victoria have issued an election statement highlighting key issues for Catholics to consider when deciding their vote. Source: Melbourne Catholic.
Assisted dying numbers surge and likely to continue climbing
The number of Victorians using the state’s voluntary assisted dying scheme has surged by almost 40 per cent in a single year, with authorities saying numbers will likely climb even higher following law changes last year. Source: Herald Sun.
Catholic Social Services congratulates new premier
Catholic Social Services Australia has congratulated Ben Carroll on his appointment as the Premier of Victoria, after Jacinta Allan resigned from the post yesterday.
Victorian faith leaders seek amendments to conversion therapy laws
Faith leaders have called on the Victorian Government to amend rather than expand the state’s conversion therapy laws. Source: Melbourne Catholic.
Christians make valuable contribution to society: Cardinal
“Christian communities in Victoria make an extraordinary contribution to the daily life of this state,” Cardinal Mykola Bychok told those gathered at the Victorian Christian Communities Dinner last week. Source: Ukrainian Catholic Church.
Forums discuss Victoria’s needs ahead of state election
Ahead of the Victorian state election in November, Catholic Social Services Victoria invited leaders from across its membership, alongside colleagues from Catholic education and health, to discuss core areas of need in the state.
Victorian Government makes historic apology to Aboriginal people
The Victorian Government has made a historic apology to Aboriginal Victorians in one of the first public acts to follow the signing of the state’s treaty agreement. Source: ABC News.
MPs expecting fiery debate over proposed assisted dying reforms
Victorian Labor MPs are preparing to move amendments to their party’s proposed assisted dying reforms, as parliamentarians brace for fiery debate to stretch into the early hours this week. Source: The Age.