“Volunteers do not necessarily have the time; they have the heart.” – Elizabeth Andrew. HI! My name is Prabodh Malhotra, and I live in Boronia, Melbourne. After doing it for two consecutive years, I plan to walk one more time from the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) to Sydney Cricket GroundRead More →
Guest contributors Laurie Berg and Bassina Farbenblum explain the new Workplace Justice Visa Migrant worker exploitation is entrenched in workplaces across Australia. Tragically, a deep fear of immigration consequences means most unlawful employer conduct goes unreported. On Wednesday, however, the government officially launched a two-year pilot of innovative visa reformsRead More →
It’s NAIDOC Week – a chance to recognise and celebrate the rich history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples – the country’s First Scientists. This year’s theme – Keep the Fire Burning! Blak, Loud & Proud – honours the enduring strength and vitality of First NationsRead More →
How do I describe my feelings, my utmost respect, and my love for a relationship that took more than four decades to develop? MaanJi inspired, influenced and guided my life and changed its course for ever. In the last few weeks of her life, Maanji often called me and leftRead More →
by Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of Bharat, also known as India ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’ – these two words capture a deep philosophy. It means ‘the world is one family’. This is an all-embracing outlook that encourages us to progress as one universal family, transcending borders, languages, and ideologies. During India’s G20Read More →
by Bill Shorten, minister of the National Disability Insurance Scheme and minister for Government Services Australia So if the polls are to be believed many of you reading this are still yet to make up your mind about how you will vote on the Voice when the question is posedRead More →
by David Davis MP The ABC and SBS, Australia’s government-funded national broadcasters, have a massive presence in the Australian media landscape with all that that entails. Direct employment, procurement of basic services, commissioning and tendering of drama and other content, and news production. They also have a critical role inRead More →
Today the Australian Republic Movement announced the resumption of its campaign following the conclusion of the mourning period for Queen Elizabeth II. Just as King Charles III has not delayed for a moment in resuming his duties, we submit that Australia should not delay the discussion about its future underRead More →
Cleaning up Labor’s corrupt grants processes Victoria’s broad multicultural community has strengthened our economy and social structure and the Victorian Multicultural Commission (VMC), a statutory authority established under the Baillieu government in 2011, provides advice to government on policies and programs that are relevant to multicultural communities. Daniel Andrews andRead More →
At the start of the campaign, the first thing I said is that I love Australia. It’s a love shared by Australia’s multicultural communities – so many of whom I have joined with and celebrated new year and seasonal festivals, as well as holy days of dedication and renewal. We canRead More →