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Plan International Australia responds to the Australian Government’s $50 million Loss and Damage pledge at COP29

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For immediate release:  Wednesday 20 November Plan International Australia responds to the Australian Government’s $50 million Loss and Damage pledge [Baku, Azerbaijan] Plan International Australia today welcomes Australia’s commitment of $50million to the Fund for Responding to Loss and Damage. The loss and damage caused by climate change is completely and irrevocably reshaping the lives … Continued

***EMBARGOED BRIEFING*** Rental Affordability Index shows Victorian crisis has hit historic low

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MEDIA ALERT ***EMBARGOED BRIEFING*** FOR PLANNING PURPOSES Rental Affordability Index shows Victorian crisis has hit historic low A penetrating snapshot of rental affordability in regional Victoria has laid bare the crisis that is reshaping the housing market and making life harder on people on low and moderate incomes.  National Shelter and SGS Economics & Planning … Continued

Libs must be allowed to speak about abortion says Family First

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Family First condemns the Liberals for gagging its members from speaking up for the human rights of unborn babies.   South Australian leader Vincent Tarzia this week followed Peter Dutton and Queensland LNP leader David Crisafulli in banning his MPs from talking about even the abortion-to-birth laws that are now in place throughout the nation. … Continued

Media Release: Following a year of elections held worldwide, Allianz launches global “Power of Unity” program to reinforce the strength of common ground

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Allianz Research’s “Social Resilience Index 2024” sees political shifts in 16 EU countries and quantifies the economic impact of polarization. Allianz launches multi-pronged global approach to address the economic and social risks that polarization poses to its stakeholders and to society. “Power of Unity” program partners with leaders from business, politics, and science to overcome … Continued

***EMBARGOED BRIEFING*** Rental Affordability Index shows Victorian crisis has hit historic low

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MEDIA ALERT ***EMBARGOED BRIEFING*** FOR PLANNING PURPOSES Rental Affordability Index shows Victorian crisis has hit historic low A penetrating snapshot of rental affordability in regional Victoria has laid bare the crisis that is reshaping the housing market and making life harder on people on low and moderate incomes.  National Shelter and SGS Economics & Planning … Continued

Australians missing out on homelessness support as services buckle under strain: report

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**REPORT WILL BE LAUNCHED 0915 TODAY, MURAL HALL, PARLIAMENT** A landmark study finds the number of people at risk of homelessness has surged 63 per cent  to three million, overwhelming the capacity of homelessness services who have had to close their doors to people desperately seeking help. A new Impact Economics report, Call Unanswered, surveyed 23 specialist homelessness … Continued