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Media releases

8 August 2025

The Brotherhood of St. Laurence (BSL) recently undertook an eight-week AI pilot to assess productivity, accessibility, and responsible use across the organisation. The trial showed positive results.

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6 August 2025

The Brotherhood of St. Laurence (BSL) says the Commonwealth Ombudsman’s damning report into the Targeted Compliance Framework signals the point of no return for public confidence in Australia’s employment services system.

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24 June 2025

The Brotherhood of St. Laurence (BSL) has welcomed the Victorian Government’s announcement to strengthen minimum energy efficiency standards for rented homes and to phase out gas hot water systems.

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