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Victorian Budget contains investments to support a fairer justice system
The 2023-24 Victorian State Budget, handed down during a challenging economic period as the state works towards recovering from the pandemic, contains a range of investments to improve outcomes for people who have contact with the state’s criminal justice system, says Jesuit Social Services.
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National Reconciliation Week an invitation to all Australians to help create a stronger future
National Reconciliation Week’s call for all Australians to be a voice for reconciliation in tangible ways in their everyday lives is a timely reminder that we all have a role to play in creating a stronger, more equitable country. Supporting a constitutionally enshrined First Nations Voice to Parliament will also support shaping a society in which Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and other Australians can join together, acknowledging the past and looking to the future, says Jesuit Social Services.
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Budget’s emphasis on health and wellbeing will support many Victorians
he Victorian Budget 2022/23, handed down today, contains a range of investments to help the health and wellbeing of Victorians including vulnerable people. Building on last year’s significant spending, this year’s focus areas include mental health and housing.
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Closing the Gap data shows significant progress still needed to help people flourish
Data released last week by the Productivity Commission, monitoring progress under the National Agreement on Closing the Gap, shows that significant work is still needed to improve outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.