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A winning vote for Justice and Compassion
‘Justice is a fixed star which human societies try to follow from their uncertain orbits. It can be seen from different points of view, but justice itself remains unchanged.’ – Blessed Frédéric Ozanam
In the lead up to the last Federal Election (2022), St Vincent de Paul Society’s National Council released a policy statement, A Fairer Australia, covering five social justice priorities. These policies have been maintained since the election and now cover First Nations Peoples, Income Support, Poverty and Debt, Housing and Homelessness, People Seeking Asylum, Secure Work, Taxation and Welfare Reform and Gambling Reform. More information on Let’s Build a Fairer Australia! is available on our website.
For the 2025 Federal Election, the Society has updated the policy suite under the title Justice & Compassion, qualities that embody the spirituality of our founder, Blessed Frédéric Ozanam. This platform focusses on four priority areas:
- Supporting a safety net for all Australians
- Housing security across the country
- Meeting the needs of First Nations Peoples
- Rising to the refugee challenge
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