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***Safer World For All budget paper launch at parliament***

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Australia must invest more in overseas development to prevent the world slipping towards crisis points that threaten our stability and prosperity, according to a budget discussion paper to be launched by an alliance of prominent Australians from the medical, trade union, and aid sectors.

What:  Safer World For All Commonwealth investment case launched at parliament

Who: Caritas Australia Chief Executive Officer Kirsty Robertson, ETU National Secretary, Michael Wright (representing Australian trade unions) Burnet Institute Director and CEO Professor Brendan Crabb AC, Member for Goldstein, Zoe Daniel.

Where: Mural Hall, Parliament House Canberra

When: 0915 Monday 18 March 2024

Contact: Georgie Moore 0421 943 293

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