The press conference with Unions NSW and Immigration Minister Andrew Giles on migrant worker exploitation has been moved to 11.30am, Wednesday August 2.
WHO: NSW Secretary Mark Morey, Immigration Minister Andrew Giles, activists and workers
WHEN: 11.30 am Wednesday, August 2
WHERE: Australian Parliament House, Mural Hall
Georgie Moore 0477 779 928
Nick Lucchinelli 0422 229 032
The Family First Party has announced that if elected to the cross bench it will immediately pursue new legislation designed to prevent hostile public takeovers of faith-based organisations, following recent national concerns over such actions – particularly the Labor Green Government takeover of Calvary Hospital. The draft law will aim to protect the autonomy and values of religious institutions that serve communities through education, healthcare, and charity. The acquisition of Calvary raised alarm among religious and civil society groups, who fear that similar actions could undermine the missions of faith-based organisations, forcing them to compromise on their core beliefs and…
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