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Euthanasia schemes do not protect doctors from prosecution
- . 14 July 2023
Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus has for the first time acknowledged the legal risk that doctors working under state-regulated euthanasia schemes could be prosecuted under Commonwealth laws. Source: The Age.
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Modern slavery remains obscure to most Australians
- . 14 July 2023
Modern slavery has been a growing part of the national conversation in recent years, yet to most Australians it remains relatively obscure, writes Melissa Halliday. Source: Eureka Street.
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New program ‘Connecting Up’ migrants and the community
- . 14 July 2023
A new initiative has been launched by Centacare Employment and Training in Western Australia with the aim of supporting migrants and humanitarian entrants to integrate into the community. Source: The eRecord.
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Catholic universities must engage with AI’s development, cardinal says
- . 14 July 2023
Catholic universities must not recoil from the daunting risks of artificial intelligence but become proactively involved in its ethical development, the head of the Dicastery for Culture and Education said yesterday. Source: OSV News.
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US Cardinal urges Church in Germany to overcome divisions
- . 14 July 2023
In an interview with Cologne Archdiocese’s radio station, United States Cardinal Blase Cupich emphasised the importance of ending polarisation and overcoming entrenched divisions in the Church and the world. Source: The Tablet.
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Indiana Jones’ final outing has it all
- . 14 July 2023
In Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, the intrepid titular archaeologist races against time to retrieve a legendary artifact that can change the course of history. Source: Australian Catholics.
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Health Minister backs Mater plan for refugee health
- . 13 July 2023
Up to 1000 people from refugee and migrant backgrounds will benefit from improved access to healthcare services thanks to a new initiative from Mater and the Queensland Government. Source: The Catholic Leader.
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Outgoing Age Discrimination Commissioner urges action on ageism
- . 13 July 2023
Ageism is “the most pervasive and tolerated form of prejudice” in Australia, yet it can lead to serious health and wellbeing consequences for older people, the outgoing Age Discrimination Commissioner warns. Source: The Australian
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Cashless gaming panel has ‘big job’ to do
- . 13 July 2023
The New South Wales cashless gaming trial will be overseen by a panel comprising police, gambling and health experts and industry representatives – including the leader of a key Catholic organisation. Source: Yahoo News.