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Media Release: 03 October 2025 World Habitat Day is marked on the first Monday of October each year and is recognized by the United Nations. On 6 October 2025, the Global Observance of World Habitat Day will be “urban crisis response”. World Habitat Day | Urban October Sustainable Population Australia (SPA) argues that population … Continued
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Legal experts are calling for urgent safeguards to prevent surveillance technologies from undermining the human rights of migrants, refugees and people seeking asylum. Governments worldwide are rapidly turning to digital technologies to monitor people on the move – framing tools like GPS ankle monitors and smartphone tracking apps as ‘alternatives to detention’. But a major … Continued
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Leading non-profit SSI has welcomed the Victorian government’s steps to strengthen multiculturalism and social cohesion across the state, following its decision to implement key actions from the recent Victorian Multicultural Review. The government’s response to the review, which engaged more than 600 Victorians and received more than 150 written submissions, includes the establishment … Continued
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Leading refugee resettlement and multicultural services provider SSI has condemned a wave of racist and Islamophobic incidents across Queensland, which have left the community scared for their safety and feeling unsafe sending their children to school. A rise in racist attacks has followed two bomb threats on Islamic facilities in the past … Continued
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“Acts of racism, hate and discrimination are abhorrent and have no place in our society. ACOSS respects the right to peaceful assembly but we reject in strongest terms all forms of racism, fascism, hate speech and bigotry. Acts of hatred and violence are unequivocally condemned and ACOSS stands in solidarity with all communities affected. Australia’s … Continued
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Western Australia’s only independent senator, Fatima Payman, is reaching out to Australia’s enormous number of English-born immigrants, as anti-immigration protesters take to the streets of Perth and other Australian cities. It’s an attempt, by the Senator, to reassure them that they are welcome in this country, and that they shouldn’t be afraid. “Almost a million … Continued
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Media Release: 26 August 2025 Sustainable Population Australia (SPA) argues that respectful conversation, free from racism and slurs of racism, is needed about Australia’s population and immigration settings. SPA has written a statement that may be read at its website HERE. Experts from SPA are available for further comment. Mr Peter Strachan, National … Continued
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Leading refugee resettlement and multicultural services provider SSI has welcomed the announcement of the new Thriving Kids program but encouraged the government to ensure culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) children with disability and their families were included in the program’s design, implementation and monitoring. SSI Executive General Manager Service Delivery Eric Harper said it was … Continued
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Date and time: Saturday 30th August from 4pm to 8pm Location: Kingston Butter Factory Cultural Precinct, 270 Jacaranda Avenue, Kingston Links: visit the SSI website or watch the event reel More than 40 cultures, 300 artists and performers and more than 5000 attendees – World of Cultures celebrates Logan’s vibrant multicultural heritage and diversity through … Continued
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Date and time: Saturday 30th August from 4pm to 8pm Location: Kingston Butter Factory Cultural Precinct, 270 Jacaranda Avenue, Kingston Links: visit the SSI website or watch the event reel More than 40 cultures, 300 artists and performers and more than 5000 attendees – World of Cultures celebrates Logan’s vibrant multicultural heritage and diversity through … Continued
