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While the process of appointing Christine Lagarde has damaged the IMF’s credibility, she now has the power to restore the fund’s credibility and transparency.
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Generosity peaks at tax-time and Christmas: Oxfam
People are most generous at the end of the financial year and at Christmas time, according to an analysis of donations to international aid agency Oxfam Australia.
Oxfam calls for access to volatile Sudan
As fighting continues around the border areas of Sudan and the soon-to-be independent Republic of South Sudan, international aid organisation Oxfam called upon all parties to cease hostilities and allow humanitarian access to affected civilians.
The politics behind asylum-seekers misses the boat
In the wake of World Refugee Week, the recent television phenomenon of the SBS documentary Go Back to Where You Came From and in the year of the 60th anniversary of the Refugee Convention, it is now more timely than ever to reflect on Australia’s approach to the treatment of asylum-seekers.
Rising nations challenge aid focus
Deciding how and where to deliver aid has always been a tricky business. In Australia, as in other rich countries, politics, national priorities and commercial objectives have frequently jockeyed for influence.
Statement on the passing of a participant at Oxfam Trailwalker Brisbane
Oxfam Australia is deeply saddened and shocked at the passing of Barry Russell on Friday evening at the Oxfam Trailwalker Brisbane endurance walk.
Fatality at Oxfam Trailwalker Brisbane event
Oxfam Australia is deeply saddened and shocked at the passing of a participant this evening at the Oxfam Trailwalker Brisbane endurance walk.
Rising food prices are changing what we eat reveals new global food survey: Oxfam
Australians and people around the world are changing what they eat because of the rising cost of food, according to a new global survey released today by international aid agency Oxfam as part of its new campaign GROW.
Queensland creates history with the first ever Brisbane Oxfam Trailwalker charity endurance challenge
Widely regarded as one of Australia’s toughest team endurance charity challenges, this week Queensland will host its first Oxfam Trailwalker event.
As the sun rises on Friday June 17, 1200 Australians will take on the extraordinary feat of walking or running a 100 km’s in less than 48 hours to raise vital funds for Oxfam Australia’s life-saving work around the world
Queensland creates history with the first ever Brisbane Oxfam Trailwalker charity endurance challenge
Widely regarded as one of Australia’s toughest team endurance charity challenges, this week Queensland will host its first Oxfam Trailwalker event.
As the sun rises on Friday June 17, 1200 Australians will take on the extraordinary feat of walking or running a 100 km’s in less than 48 hours to raise vital funds for Oxfam Australia’s life-saving work around the world.