Following the release of a CHOICE investigation that found groceries in some remote First Nations communities cost more than twice as much as in capital cities a coalition of organisations is urging the government to strengthen its proposed food security strategy to improve access to food in remote First Nations […]
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Minns announces tougher domestic violence rules
The Minns Labor Government has announced increased protections for victim-survivors of domestic and family violence. Attorney General, Minister for Women, Sam Boughton, David Mehan Rose Jackson and Liesl Tesch announce a range of domestic violence commitments with Chris Minns at Central Coast Grammar School To be introduced to Parliament in […]
Biden asked for full pardon for Assange
Julian Assange, former WikiLeaks founder, may be free and back in Australia but the ‘free Julian’ campaign has now turned its attention to seeking a full pardon for the admissions he made to escape incarcetation and extradition to the US According to a statement issued by his brother, Gabriel Shipton, […]
Partnership to improve Timor-Leste food security
Timor-Leste is taking steps to achieve greater food security for its people with a research partnership with Charles Darwin University (CDU) researchers to increase on-farm labour productivity. The project will help to guide development initiatives to improve the low agricultural productivity in Timor-Leste. Timor-Leste’s staples are maize, sweet potatoes […]
Citizens inquiries and the right to know
Political fear is a major driver in stopping our elected representatives from lifting the lid on difficult issues related to human rights and environmental rights
Have a say in the review of the Australian disability strategy
Consumers Health Forum (CHF) is considering making a submission to the review, focusing on the ‘health and wellbeing’ outcome area
New book looks at ‘what’s next’ for reconciliation
For the 6 million Australians who voted ‘yes’ at the referendum this book maps the path toward next steps on how to create a fairer Australia.
World class panel announced for coal pollution Citizens Inquiry
The role of a Citizens Inquiry is to deal with serious issues, mainly the violation of human rights and environmental rights.
A new era for women in sport
Australia, Norway, New Zealand, and Brazil are among a growing list of national football federations that have committed to equal pay for men’s and women’s national teams.
Australia wastes 29 million meals a day
For families, food waste costs $2500 a year on average