Wealth is shifting upwards, basic universal services are outsourced and improving the lives of the Australians doing it toughest is being ignored. So where can we find hope?

Jesus was crucified for undermining the political and and religious powers of his day with unconditional inclusion and selfless love

Leaders whose driving purpose is centred in the pursuit of solidarity, inclusion, equity and the common good are those we should celebrate

The heretic is the hero. The unclean are equals. The despised, the rejected, the ‘sinners’ are all invited to eat at his table

We must believe women, learn from the women in our lives and reflect on what is broken to eradicate ancient evils

We can choose to use whatever power and privilege we possess to bring about change for those who need it most

As White Ribbon’s new executive director, I believe it’s worth mobilising the movement towards meaningful action

We are slowly waking up to the reality that we will thrive only when authentic concern for people drives every aspect of society

Generosity towards asylum seekers, solidarity with firefighters, charity for elderly, and a plan to address climate crisis is the wish list we can only dream of

If we can find a way to blame someone for their own hardship then we suspend the law of fairness

While charities must pass a ‘public benefit’ test, corporations can spend billions on lobbying for their vested self-interest

We seem to be stuck in the kind of blind parochialism more readily associated with supporters of a football club

Leaders don’t need to turn people against each other to win votes. Look at South Australia

If we hear voices challenging the powerful, we’re likely to hear the cries for punishment soon after. On which side will we stand?

The proposed welfare changes won’t help people pay their mortgage, rent or find secure housing. They should be immediately discarded

For both people of faith and no faith the Christmas story is an opportunity to reflect: Will we keep power and privilege to ourselves or offer the gift of solidarity?