Refugees not a focus of election campaigns, but compassion should be ‘bipartisan’ says Bishop Philip Huggins
Refugees have taken a backseat in the Victorian election campaign, but that does not mean the issues facing them are not serious and ongoing, say experts.
We must urgently call on government for humane, compassionate treatment of refugees
It was taken as a sign of hope by refugee communities, advocates and supporters when the Labor party won the recent federal election that a more humane and compassionate approach would now be taken towards refugee policy and the treatment of refugees and people seeking asylum in this country.
Refugee conditions unstable, needing a reset: Panellists
An event at St Paul’s Cathedral on 10 September will address alternative approaches to refugee policy.
Justice for parishioners drives protesting priest
“We are waiting for the new government to fulfil their promises,” Reverend Kaveh Hassanzadeh said.
Refugee background drives priest’s passion for food security
An Anglican parish in Melbourne’s north-west is excited to have the opportunity to give even more generously to those who are finding the rising cost of living tough to navigate.
Refugee policies remain unforgiving, positive steps being made toward inclusion: Advocates
Refugee advocates say that greater inclusion benefits everyone, not just those who come to Australia as refugees.
New hope for action on refugees, climate and Indigenous Australians
“The big message from this election is that women spoke, in fact they roared,” said Micah Australia Executive Director Reverend Tim Costello.
With an election looming, here’s what Anglicans had to say
Ahead of the federal election, we asked prominent voices in the Anglican community for a take on what would guide their vote this election.
The asylum seeker who found God in the darkness
For the Reverend Hoda Ameri her life’s journey began when she found God.
With an election looming, here’s what Anglicans had to say
Ahead of the federal election, we asked prominent voices in the Anglican community for a take on what would guide their vote this election.
