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Sustainable Population Australia (SPA) notes that Australian Bureau of Statistics’ population report shows a fall in the population growth rate from 2.54 percent to 1.8 percent per annum over the year to 30 September 2024, but notes it is still well above the OECD average (0.523% in 2023). SPA Spokesperson Michael Bayliss says that additions … Continued
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CENTENARY REUNION – MONDAY 3 MARCH, 2025 The Big Brother Movement (BBM) offered young British men—known as ‘Little Brothers’—the opportunity to start a new life in Australia. Founded in 1925, the scheme ran until 1982, by which time close to 12,000 lads aged between 16 and 21 travelled alone to live on NSW … Continued
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The Big Brother Movement (BBM) was one of Australia’s most significant migration schemes, offering young British men—known as ‘Little Brothers’—the opportunity to start a new life in Australia. Founded in 1925, the scheme ran until 1982, by which time close to 12,000 lads of ‘good character’ who were aged between 16 and 21 had … Continued
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Leading refugee resettlement provider SSI has welcomed news that the Australian government will make its community sponsorship pilot a permanent program, marking an important step forward in strengthening Australia’s humanitarian commitments. SSI encourages the government to ensure these private sponsorship places are in addition to, rather than replacing, the humanitarian places Australia has already planned to support. … Continued
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Victorian Muslims Celebrating – Australia Day 2025: A Celebration of Unity at Bait-ul-Salam Mosque & BBQ It is with great pride and enthusiasm that the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community Victoria cordially invites you to the Australia Day BBQ. This esteemed event celebrates the spirit of unity, diversity, and the shared values that make Australia truly remarkable. This annual celebration brings … Continued
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Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Australia Day 2025: A Celebration of Unity and Community at Bait-ul-Masroor Mosque Stockleigh, QLD — January 25, 2025 — “Bait-ul-Masroor,” the Stockleigh Mosque warmly invites Australians of all backgrounds to a special Australia Day Community Barbecue on Saturday, January 25, 2025. This family-friendly event celebrates the spirit of togetherness and the vibrant … Continued
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The Australian Government’s newly announced policy approach for the international education sector is causing significant frustration and uncertainty for members of the Independent Tertiary Education Council Australia (ITECA). ITECA is the peak body representing independent skills training, higher education, and international education providers. The approach, framed as a legal exercise under the Migration Act 1958 … Continued
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Continuation of a third-world pace of population growth, at 2.1% pa, puts further pressure on Australia’s housing, infrastructure and fragile environment, says Sustainable Population Australia (SPA). SPA national President Peter Strachan was responding to today’s ABS population figures that revealed Australia grew by 552,000 in the year to 30 June 2024, more than 80 … Continued
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La Trobe University Associate Professor Jo Antoniades was inducted into the Victorian Multicultural Honour Roll on Wednesday for her work promoting dementia awareness and health equity for culturally and linguistically diverse seniors. The Victorian Multicultural Honour Roll recognises the efforts of individuals who have made exceptional and lasting contributions to multiculturalism in Victoria. Associate Professor … Continued
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Water demand due to population growth is outstripping improvements in Australians’ efficiency of household water use, according to new research commissioned by Sustainable Population Australia (SPA), in a report titled Big thirsty Australia: how population growth threatens our water security and sustainability. The full report is attached and available to read from the SPA website … Continued
