Federal Budget

Friday, June 02

Caritas urges continued focus on world’s most vulnerable

Caritas Australia has commended the ongoing commitment of the Australian Government to the region in the latest Federal Budget, but adds that more still needs to be done.

Missed opportunities in Budget

The 2020-21 Federal Budget has delivered a financial boost for some but does little to support the country’s most vulnerable and will increase inequality, according to some Catholic groups.

Caritas has been providing relief for the recent PNG earthquake victims.

Caritas slams aid budget

The Catholic Church’s international aid and development agency, Caritas Australia, has slammed last night’s federal budget, saying the Government has failed to meet local and international expectations to commit to an increase in aid funding.