Give a gift that will never go out of style: Oxfam Unwrapped
With a month until Christmas, Oxfam Australia is encouraging people to give a gift that won’t go out of style: the gift of giving.
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Transparency vital to vision of effective aid program
International development agency Oxfam Australia welcomes the Australian Government’s announcement of a Transparency Charter for Australia’s aid program.
Oxfam warns that conflict is slowing relief efforts in Somalia
As more heads of state publicly support the military action in Somalia, Oxfam called on international leaders to refocus on addressing the crippling famine in the country.
Clean Energy Future Legislation just the starting point for Australia’s climate catch-up: Oxfam
The passage of the Clean Energy Future legislation is a positive first step in catching up to other nations on tackling climate change, international aid agency Oxfam Australia said today.
Oxfam welcomes Government’s commitment to new partnership to Close the Gap in Indigenous health
The Australian Government’s announcement that it will work in partnership with the new National Health Leadership Forum (NHLF) to achieve health equality for Indigenous peoples within a generation heralds the start of a new era in Indigenous health, Oxfam Australia said today.
Oxfam urges Prime Minister to stay true to her commitment to development at G20
Oxfam is urging Prime Minister Julia Gillard to stay true to her words at CHOGM and take action to support the world’s poorest citizens at the G20 in Cannes today (3&4 Nov).
Australian International Centre for Food Security could reduce hunger in Africa: Oxfam
Oxfam Australia today welcomed Prime Minister Julia Gillard’s announcement of an Australian International Centre for Food Security to share Australia’s expertise in food production with the people of Africa.
Australia to shine light on oil, gas and mining payments
Australians will gain a better understanding of the value of our natural resource wealth following today’s Federal Government announcement at CHOGM of a pilot of the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI).
Maximising value and minimising harm by Australian mining companies
People living in resource-rich, poor countries will be better able to share in the economic wealth brought by the operations of Australian mining companies, following today’s launch of Australia’s Mining for Development Initiative.
Expedition Quad Squad return home tomorrow after record-breaking journey
Tomorrow (Saturday October 22) two inspirational young Australians will cross the Sydney Harbour Bridge surrounded by a high profile convoy of motorcycles to complete their record-breaking journey around the world on quad bikes in support of Oxfam Australia.