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Australians won’t have to hand over ID when using social media, minister vows
Australians will not be compelled to hand over personal identification to big tech companies as part of the Government’s world-first under-16s social media ban, Communications Minister Michelle Rowland has pledged. Source: The Guardian.
Victoria’s anti-vilification reforms aim to stop ‘American-style division’
Victorians who incite hateful or threatening behaviour will face up to five years in jail under the Allan Government’s proposed anti-vilification laws. Source: The Age.
Study finds one in five renters living without two or more essential items
One in five Australian private renters are living without two or more essential items, according to a new joint study released by peak body the Australian Council of Social Service and the University of New South Wales. Source: ABC News.
Cop out: Caritas says COP29 failed to address needs of vulnerable nations
Caritas Australia has expressed disappointment at the outcomes of the United Nations’ COP29 climate conference, saying commitments to climate finance fell short of addressing the urgent needs of vulnerable nations, particularly in the Pacific.
Spiritual home for Australia’s Syro-Malabar faithful consecrated
Australia’s Syro-Malabar Catholic community marked a historic moment on Saturday with the consecration of St Alphonsa Syro-Malabar Cathedral in the Melbourne suburb of Epping. Source: Melbourne Catholic.
Two new enrolments for class of 2025
Catholic Schools NSW is set to start the new year with two new members of its leadership team as Marita Winters and Jeremy Gasperov start with the peak body in January. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
Netanyahu backs ceasefire deal with Lebanon’s Hezbollah
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has announced he will recommend a proposal for a ceasefire with Hezbollah to his cabinet for approval, setting the stage for an end to nearly 14 months of fighting. Source: Sydney Morning Herald.
Webcams open door to virtual pilgrims
To help people who cannot travel to Rome but want to pray at the tomb of St Peter and cross the threshold of the Holy Door, St Peter’s Basilica is installing new webcams. Source: CNS.
Irish bishops ‘totally reject’ the legalisation of assisted suicide
The Irish Catholic Bishops’ Conference “totally rejects” a recommendation the incoming government should legalise assisted suicide in restricted circumstances. Source: The Tablet.