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New Form of Trafficking in Human Persons

New Form of Trafficking in Human Persons

By summary by Emmy Silvius Recently I heard on ABC Radio National that a new form of trafficking in humans has emerged. I was completely astonished by the report that was given which related to a talk presented by Chief FederalMagistrate John Pascoe at a Conference in Cairns on 4th August 2008. It is quite [...]

August 26th, 2008 | Posted in Asylum seekers | Read More »

‘Australia’s Overseas Aid and Development Strategy’

‘Australia’s Overseas Aid and Development Strategy’

by Bill Frilay. Bill Frilay assesses the changes to Australia’s aid and development policies under the Rudd Government, particularly in light of the UN Millennium Development Goals. What is Australia’s aid strategy? Coordination between AusAid and NGOs The effectiveness of aid Click HERE for Bill Frilay’s full article. For a church perspective, see the launch [...]

August 19th, 2008 | Posted in Policy Statements | Read More »

Brisbane non-violent protest against Raytheon and Iraq War

Brisbane non-violent protest against Raytheon and Iraq War

By Bruce Duncan Taking seriously their convictions to oppose unjust violence and war, a small group of people continue to employ non-violent methods to oppose Australia’s involvement with arms manufacturers and organisations involved with the Iraq war. The group, ‘Christians Against ALL Terrorism’, this year have staged a number of protests outside Raytheon offices in [...]

August 6th, 2008 | Posted in Peace | Read More »