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SSI welcomes commitment to permanent pathways to safety for refugees

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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

Victorian Muslims Celebrating Australia Day 2025: A Celebration of Unity at Bait-ul-Salam Mosque & BBQ

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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

Australia Day 2025: Muslims and Aussies Unite for a Vibrant Celebration at the Stockleigh Mosque

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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

New Approach To International Education Inconsistent And Lacks Integrity

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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

Australia still at ‘third world’ rates of population growth

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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

La Trobe expert inducted into the Multicultural Honour Roll

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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

New Report on Population Growth and Water Security Released Today

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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

Population growth weakening Australia’s water security: new report

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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.  “Since 2010-11, per person water use in the household sector has remained relatively … Continued

Population growth weakening Australia’s water security: new report

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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.  “Since 2010-11, per person water use in the household sector has remained relatively … Continued

No surprise that report finds half Australians think immigration too high

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The finding by the Scanlon Foundation that a rising number of Australians (49%) think immigration is too high, should come as no surprise, according to Sustainable Population Australia (SPA). The 2024 report Mapping Australia’s Cohesion found that more people believed that immigration numbers are too high due to increasing pressure on economic and housing issues … Continued