Oxfam Australia is urging shoppers to put pressure on the chocolate giants as a major investigation reveals Mars, Mondelez and Nestle are buying cocoa from countries where women farmers are treated badly.
Australians want answers from food and drink companies such as Nestlé and Coca Cola, with more than three quarters of shoppers claiming they are not given enough information about where products come from, according to a new Oxfam survey.
Today’s passing of the Act of Recognition Bill through the House of Representatives is an historic moment for the nation and a great show of multi-party resolve to hold a referendum, according to Oxfam Australia.
Cupid’s bow has struck a clucky chord with men, as more are choosing meaningful Oxfam Unwrapped gifts for their loved ones this Valentine’s Day. Quirky chicken and piglet cards are the most popular for men wanting to impress their partners with a gift that helps others in need, Oxfam Australia said today. While almost 10,000 […]
Australians are being urged to get behind National Close the Gap Day and register an event for Thursday 21 March.
The release of a Coalition discussion paper canvassing $800 million in funding cuts reinforces that aid diversion is becoming an alarming trend in Australian politics, according to Oxfam Australia.
The Close the Gap campaign says three crucial commitments this year will make or break the achievement of Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander health equality by 2030.
The Prime Minister will today deliver her report to parliament on progress towards closing the gap.
Today’s parliamentary speeches from the Prime Minister and Opposition Leader offer an unparalleled opportunity for all political parties to restate their commitment to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health equality.
The Australian Government’s plan to improve the transparency of the business tax system has the potential to ensure developing countries are not cheated out of their fair share of tax revenue, the Publish What You Pay Australia and Tax Justice Network Australia coalitions said today.
International aid agency Oxfam Australia has welcomed a new government report showing that good aid works, saying it highlights the importance of meeting Australia’s commitment to grow the overseas aid program.