Bishop Vincent Long Van Nguyen, Chairman of the Australian Catholic Social Justice Council, has called for an urgent increase in minimum wages and the Newstart Allowance.
Australians are called to work for an economy that is based on principles of justice and equity – one that is at the service of all, particularly the most vulnerable and marginalised, says the Chairman of the Australian Catholic Social Justice Council, Bishop Vincent Long Van Nguyen.
The 2011 Census showed there were more than 105,000 people living in Australia who were homeless.
The 2017 Budget has left many desperate people with nowhere to turn, the Chairman of the Australian Catholic Social Justice Council, Bishop Vincent Long, has said.
Dear Friends
On behalf of the Australian Catholic Social Justice Council and its staff, I send you my blessings and prayers for a joyous Christmas and a happy and fulfilling New Year.