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Labor and Coalition strike deal to pass controversial bill
The Albanese Government will pass reforms that it says will save the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) “from itself” by making it more sustainable and cracking down further on fraud. Source: ABC News.
Coalition MPs cross the floor to vote against gambling bill
Two Coalition MPs have crossed the floor after a deal between the major parties to pass Labor’s new restrictions on betting advertising and inducements, with crossbenchers and the Greens expressing anger and dismay at the contentious bill’s final form. Source: The Guardian.
Confidentiality and trust ‘critical elements’ for chaplains
Confidentiality and trust are “perhaps the most critical elements” for chaplains to provide for those who come to them for support, Brisbane Deacon Gary Stone says. Source: The Catholic Leader.
ACTU calls for two-year rental leases, public housing boost
Standard rental leases would be doubled to two years and public housing construction lifted to a 40-year-high of one in every 10 new homes, under a new push by unions to alleviate the housing crisis. Source: The Australian.
Cathedral to feature in first ‘Parramatta Open’
St Patrick’s Cathedral in Parramatta is one of 16 significant heritage and modern buildings in the city offering the public rare access as part of an open day on August 29. Source: Catholic Outlook.
Risky play helps young people ‘learn, grow and thrive’
A researcher from the University of Notre Dame Australia has co-authored a world-first position statement which is redefining how risky play among adolescents is understood by highlighting the role of challenge and exploration in developing confidence, resilience and lifelong wellbeing.
Cardinal calls for protection of Christian village in West Bank
Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa expressed his solidarity with the people of Taybeh during a visit to the last remaining Christian village in the West Bank on Saturday Source: Vatican News.
Baptisms in Ireland fall by 30 per cent
New research has found that annual baptisms have fallen by 30 per cent over the past 10 years in Ireland. Source: Crux.
Pope offers prayers for Zimbabwe ferry disaster
Pope Leo XIV has sent condolences to the families of the victims of a ferry accident in Zimbabwe that has killed more than 90 people. Source: OSV News.