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Incoming Territory government must legislate for climate action
- 12 August 2020
More than 50 business, Indigenous, health and community organisations have come together urging parties to commit to legislate for climate action ahead of the Northern Territory election. They will deliver an open letter to party leaders today that calls for a Climate Change Act setting a legally binding pathway for the Territory to meet the…
Youth justice system must protect vulnerable young people from COVID-19
- 6 August 2020
Victoria’s youth justice system must prioritise the health and safety of vulnerable young people by safely exiting some young people into the community, following a worrying increase in confirmed COVID-19 cases connected with the system, says Jesuit Social Services. It has been reported that 11 young people at the Parkville youth detention facility have tested…
Governments ignore pleas to stop locking up 10-year-old children
- 28 July 2020
Australia’s Governments had an opportunity this week to do the right thing and stop locking up 10year-old children. They chose to ignore that opportunity. Instead, our states and territories will continue to incarcerate primary school aged children against the advice of medical and child developmental experts, as well as the United Nations, after the Council…
COVID-19 prison risk requires immediate action by Victorian Government
- 22 July 2020
The Victorian Government must act swiftly to release low-level prisoners and other vulnerable groups from the state’s prison system, following the news that six Victorian prisons are in lockdown after a staff member tested positive to COVID-19, says Jesuit Social Services. “We have been deeply concerned about a potential COVID-19 outbreak in a prison setting,…
Trapped in the ‘man box’ – belief in outdated gender stereotypes biggest predictor of men using violence
- 21 July 2020
New research released today has found young Australian men’s belief in rigid masculine stereotypes has a stronger impact on whether they will use violence, sexually harass women, or experience mental ill-health themselves, than other factors including their education levels, where they live or their cultural heritage. Unpacking the Man Box, produced by Jesuit Social Services’…
Strong foundations but goal of net zero emissions must be legislated
- 10 July 2020
The NT Government’s Climate Change Response lays strong foundations for addressing the challenge of climate change, however the goal to achieve net zero emissions by 2050 must be enshrined in legislation to hold future Governments to account, says Jesuit Social Services. “Jesuit Social Services welcomes the Territory Government’s commitment to working with the community services…
New funding a step towards goal of every Victorian having access to safe and secure housing
- 15 June 2020
The Victorian Government’s $9.8 million funding to extend the emergency accommodation of people experiencing homelessness during the COVID-19 pandemic, and plan pathways into longterm housing, is a positive step towards the goal of every Victorian having access to safe and secure housing, says Jesuit Social Services. “Safe and secure housing helps provide a solid foundation…
Second medically supervised injecting room will save lives for Victorians struggling with addiction
- 9 June 2020
Jesuit Social Services welcomes Victoria’s second medically supervised injecting room, announced today by the Victorian Government. An independent panel last year recommended a new site be built after its review of a medically supervised injecting room in North Richmond found it had saved lives and helped thousands of Victorians struggling with addiction to get help.…
Youth justice reforms would improve outcomes for children who have experienced trauma
- 2 June 2020
A new report by the Sentencing Advisory Council explores the impact of trauma in childhood offending and canvasses possible reforms that would lead to better outcomes for children, their families and the broader community, says Jesuit Social Services. It also adds to the evidence that supports raising of the age of legal responsibility from 10…
Youth Justice Strategy an important step towards a system that works for all
- 21 May 2020
The Victorian Government’s Youth Justice Strategic Plan 2020-2030, launched today, is an important step towards a strong, effective and humane youth justice system that gives vulnerable children and young people the best opportunity to get their lives back on track, says Jesuit Social Services. The strategy sets out the underpinning philosophies of Victoria’s youth justice…

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