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News and Media Releases
News: Church takes the lead on human rights legislation
13 December 2010
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Media release: Australian Human Rights Group: Ignoring human rights has a high cost
21 July 2010
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Media release: Government misses the mark on human rights
21 April 2010
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Media release: Not all Christians think alike on human rights
24 November 2009
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Media release: Uniting Church welcomes human rights report
8 October 2009
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Media release: Uniting Church stands out on human rights
30 June 2009
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Media release: Where is God?
Human Rights Day, 10 December 2008
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Media release: UCA opposes death penalty for Bali bombers
22 October 2008
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Media release: Australians call for an open, fair and public consultation on the legal protection and recognition of our human rights
28 August 2008
The Australian Human Rights Group
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Media release: Uniting Church condemns unfair trial for Hicks
5 February 2007
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Media release: David Hicks home but Government not off the hook
20 May 2007
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Media release: After five years it's time to bring Hicks home
8 December 2006
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Media release: Anti-Terror laws put Australia on a dangerous path
18 October 2005
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Media release: It is time to redefine the national interest
20 September 2004
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Media release: Australia hits all time moral low in voting against torture protocol
26 July 2002
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Christmas Island chaplaincy: a light in the darkness
Christmas Island is a tiny speck in the Indian Ocean, yet it will seem vast compared to some of the tight spaces Rev Christine Senini worked in. And she won’t have to sleep in a bunk bed.
The President of the Uniting Church in Australia, Rev. Alistair Macrae has added his name to the list of prominent Australians calling for reform to our asylum seeker policies. UnitingJustice has continually advocated for a more compassionate approach to these vulnerable members of our society.
UnitingJustice and the Uniting Church in Australia Assembly has joined the chorus of voices calling for Constitutional recognition of the unique contribution that First Peoples have made to this country. Amendments to the Australian Constitution should also include removal of racist and discriminatory language and clauses. The open letter was accompanied by a submission to the Expert Panel on Constitutional Recognition made by UnitingJustice.
UJA Reference Committee member, Professor John Langmore, discusses the political momentum behind and the public benefits of introducing a financial transactions tax.
Rethink Refugees - watch UJA National Director, Rev. Elenie Poulos, reflecting on her work in refugee advocacy as part of Amnesty's information campaign
Preamble posters and Covenanting resources
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Position Vacant: Senior Media Officer
The Assembly of the Uniting Church in Australia seeks to appoint an experienced media professional to the role of Senior Media Officer. Read more...
Churches solid on poker machine reform
The major Christian churches in Australia have reaffirmed their commitment to the Government’s proposed poker machine reform this morning in the face of Catholic priest Father Chris Riley’s apparent support for the inaccurate, well-funded industry campaign. Read more...