The Uniting Church's justice unit UnitingJustice Australia has written to Senators urging them to reject the Stronger Futures legislation scheduled for debate in the Senate today.

The Uniting Church in Australia has called on Australians to support the community placement of asylum seekers by getting behind the Gillard Government's soon-to-be launched Community Placement Network (CPN).

The Uniting Church in Australia has welcomed a statement by the Yolngu Nations Assembly that rejects any further extension of the Northern Territory Intervention.

The National Director of Uniting Justice Australia Rev. Elenie Poulos has called on the Gillard Government to give its newly created National Children’s Commissioner real power to protect vulnerable children, particularly children in immigration detention facilities.

UnitingJustice Australia is seeking Expressions of Interest from people interested in membership of our Reference Committee.

On Close the Gap Day, the Uniting Church in Australia acknowledges that there is significant work to be done in overcoming the disadvantage facing many Indigenous Australians.

The Uniting Church in Australia today expressed its disappointment in the Senate Report into the Stronger Futures Legislation.

The Uniting Church in Australia today expressed strong support for allowing asylum seekers to live in the community while their claims are being processed.

The Uniting Church in Australia believes that today's report from the Expert Panel on Constitutional Recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People signals a landmark opportunity in our journey towards reconciliation.

The Uniting Church in Australia welcomes yesterday's announcement that the protection claims by asylum seekers will now be assessed onshore as an opportunity for the Government to re-commit to a policy that upholds our international obligations and sets a standard of care and compassion of which we can be proud.