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New Age Discrimination Commissioner welcomed
Mr Fitzgerald has long championed the rights of older people, including those with a cognitive impairment, and this new appointment acknowledges his commitment to serving this community
Media has lessons to learn on reporting domestic violence
“On average one woman a week is murdered by her current or former partner”. That’s an average of 52 women in Australia every year. Can that possibly be true?
Child removal complaint taken to Human Rights Commission
The foster care system has been flooded with First Nations children who we allege should never have been removed from their families
New local petition to help free Assange
Approximately 80% of Australians believe Assange should be freed and so does most of the world.
Two mothers killed every hour in Gaza
UNICEF have called Gaza the “most dangerous place to be a child”.
Final UK appeal date set for Assange
With the myriad of evidence that has come to light since the original hearing in 2019, such as the violation of legal privilege and reports that senior US officials were involved in formulating assassination plots against my husband, there is no denying that a fair trial, let alone Julian’s safety on US soil, is an impossibility were he to be extradited.
Charity breaking down barriers of childhood poverty
In January a Back-to-School drive will supply 600 children with essential items such as stationery (USB sticks, scientific calculators), backpacks, lunch boxes, drink bottles and library bags.
Christmas appeal needs support
Christmas time can be a challenging period for some and there are many in the community who might not be able to enjoy a Christmas lunch or dinner with loved ones
Life saving funds support defibrillators at sporting facilities
Access to defibrillators can mean the difference between life and death in a medical emergency and it is so important that our local clubs have access to this technology.