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Federal Government must act immediately to protect Afghan refugees
- 26 August 2021
The Federal Government must show compassion and true leadership to support people impacted by the unfolding crisis in Afghanistan, including an immediate increase of Australia’s intake of...
CAPSA urges Federal Government to do more to protect Afghan refugees
- 21 August 2021
The Catholic Alliance for People Seeking Asylum (CAPSA), representing leaders across the Catholic Church, health, education, refugee and social services, has called on the Morrison Federal Government to guarantee permanent visas for Afghans already in the country under temporary protection or...
Northern Territory’s Aboriginal Justice Agreement will improve outcomes, but further work needed
- 12 August 2021
The Northern Territory Government’s landmark Aboriginal Justice Agreement is a significant step...
NT youth detention settlement an urgent warning that justice reform is needed
- 28 July 2021
A landmark $35 million settlement between the Northern Territory Government and children who...
IBAC report highlights need for urgent changes to state’s prison system
- 24 June 2021
A new report by the Independent Broad-based Anti-corruption Commission has revealed a string of...
Better approaches to supporting young people in the Northern Territory
- 18 June 2021
In May, the Northern Territory Government introduced a number of legislative changes to the youth justice system that will see more children separated from family and community, and funnelled into detention. These deeply concerning measures include increasing grounds to refuse or revoke bail;...
NT Government must invest in prevention, not detention
- 11 June 2021
The Northern Territory Government’s planned expansion of the Don Dale youth detention facility is...
Report paves way for a youth justice system that helps, not harms, Aboriginal children
- 9 June 2021
A new report, tabled in the Victorian Parliament today by the Commission for Children and Young...
Post-release housing project will help more people get back on track
- 2 June 2021
The Victorian Government’s funding extension for a community residential facility in Maribyrnong...
Victorian Budget investments will create stronger communities
- 20 May 2021
The Victorian Government’s 2021-22 Budget provides a range of critical investments to help people and communities, including marginalised Victorians, to flourish says Jesuit Social Services....

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