The Jobs with Justice Campaign seeks to challenge the Federal Government’s closure of Community Development Employment Programs )CDEP) in the Northern Territory. Local Aboriginal people say that the Federal Government promised Aboriginal people real jobs, but, instead, they are doing community jobs like picking up rubbish for quarantined Centrelink payments. To find out more and to link to a Senate petition on the issue, go to http://natsiec.wordpress.com/
Pope Benedict XVI has released his Message for the World Day of Migrants and Refugees for 2011, One Human Family. It is an appeal for Christian welcome and for increasing justice and charity for the sake of peace in the world. To read the statement, go to Pope’s Message
The Queensland Government has released a discussion paper on a strategy for reducing homelessness in the next ten years. All are welcome to provide feedback. To read the paper, go to Discussion Paper
Death Penalty
Please continue your prayers for Scott Rush, Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumaran as they await decisions on their final appeals against their death sentences in Bali. Chris Rush, Scott’s mother, spoke at the last prayer vigil and said that they were not hopeful of a decision soon. One of the lawyers representing the Nigerian man on death row with Scott, Titus Ani, assured us that our prayers were greatly appreciated by the men on death row. Our next death penalty prayer vigil will take place on Tuesday 23 November at 7 p.m. at Christ the King Church, Churchill Street, Graceville.
The 2011 Social Justice Diary may now be ordered from the Australian Catholic Social Justice Council (ACSJC). The diary contains information about significant dates relating to social justice issues. To order diaries, go to http://www.socialjustice.catholic.org.au/
The 2011 Social Justice Diary may now be ordered from the Australian Catholic Social Justice Council (ACSJC). The diary contains information about significant dates relating to social justice issues. To order diaries, go to 