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ASC Update March 2023

 ASC Update March 2023 Voice to Parliament The ASC considered the importance of the national conversation about the referendum regarding the proposed change to the Australian Constitution to recognise an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice to Parliament. Subscribe to our newsletterIf you want to get the latest news from the Uniting Church in Australia then subscribe to our […]

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ASC declares support for Voice

Supporting a First Nations VoiceThe Assembly Standing Committee declares the support of the Uniting Church in Australia for an an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice to ParliamentThe Assembly Standing Committee (ASC) resolved at its recent meeting to declare the support of the Uniting Church in Australia for the proposed change in the Australian Constitution […]

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#FightRacism: IDERD 2023

#FightRacism The International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination and Harmony WeekTuesday 21 March is the United Nations International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (IDERD). It is also the beginning of Harmony Week in Australia. As we rejoice in the rich multicultural tapestry of our church and nation as a gift from […]

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AUKUS Statement

Nuclear-powered submarines not a path to peaceA statement from the Uniting Church in Australia Assembly on the AUKUS agreementThe Uniting Church in Australia (UCA) Assembly expresses its grave concerns with recently announced details of the $368 billion AUKUS security agreement and the plan by Australia to acquire nuclear-powered submarines.“Reliance on weapons for peace and security […]

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ALRC Submission

Protecting the rights of the most vulnerable The Uniting Church Assembly’s submission to the Australian Law Reform CommissionThe Uniting Church Assembly has made a submission to the Australian Law Reform Commission (ALRC) affirming the principle that the safety and care of students be paramount in anti-discrimination legislation regarding Religious Educational Institutions.”The Uniting Church has a […]

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