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Family First to cut grants to Councils who promote drag to kids

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Family First’s lead Victorian Senate candidate, Bernie Finn says LGBTIQA+ drag queens are not for kids and has pledged to de-fund councils who promote them to children. Recent events, such as the “Drag Life Drawing Out West” held at Altona Beach by the Hobson’s Bay City Council on February 1, 2025, have raised concerns among … Continued

WA election candidates probed on housing solutions

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***MEDIA ALERT*** 2025 State Election Forum    Shelter WA is holding a sold-out election forum on housing and homelessness, bringing together key representatives in a moderated discussion to probe how each candidate plans to tackle the state’s housing crisis.   With the state election just weeks away, Shelter WA is hosting an election forum on … Continued

New figures support peak body’s election asks to scale up on housing and homelessness solutions

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New figures revealing Western Australia’s persistent demand for more housing and homelessness support highlights the urgent need for the next state government to build on progress, and drive further action to address the crisis, Shelter WA said. The Productivity Commission’s latest Report on Government Services (ROGS) shows that on average, 61 people per day were … Continued

$100 million crisis accommodation will keep more women and children safe

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National housing and homelessness advocates have strongly endorsed the Albanese Government’s announcement of $100 million in funding to build hundreds of new crisis and transitional homes across Australia.   The funding will support 42 projects through the Crisis and Transitional Accommodation Program (CTAP), delivering critical shelter for women and children escaping family and domestic violence, and … Continued

CHIA welcomes approval of 800 new social and affordable homes

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The Community Housing Industry Association (CHIA) is delighted to note Housing Australia’s announcement that 800 social and affordable homes have been given the green light.   The approval of the first 12 project contracts under Funding Round One of the Federal Government’s Housing Australia Future Fund Facility (HAFFF) and National Housing Accord Facility (NHAF) will … Continued

Abolish the Australian Human Rights Commission says Family First

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The Australian Human Rights Commission is anti-parental rights and anti-child welfare and should be abolished, says Family First.   The taxpayer-funded commission this week issued a statement opposing the Queensland Government’s pause on providing off-label puberty blockers and cross sex hormones to children.   This followed revelations a Cairns clinic was allegedly injecting the powerful … Continued